Germany's Merz ‘wouldn't advise’ his children to live in U.S.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. File.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday (May 15, 2026) said he would advise his children against living or studying in the United States at ‌the moment, citing a rapidly changing social climate and limited opportunities even for ⁠the highly educated.The remarks highlight tensions between the United States and its European allies under President Donald Trump, with ‌disputesnover trade, the wars in Ukraine and now Iran putting the NATO alliance ‌under strain. Published - May 15, 2026 07:41 pm IST

Germany's Merz ‘wouldn't advise’ his children to live in U.S.

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