Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated he would advise his children against living or studying in the United States, citing a rapidly changing social climate and limited job opportunities for highly educated individuals. These remarks highlight increasing tensions between the US and its European allies under Donald Trump, with disputes over trade, the Ukraine war, and Iran straining the NATO alliance. Merz had previously angered Donald Trump by suggesting the US was being humiliated in the Iran war, which was followed by Washington's announcement of a partial troop withdrawal from Germany and increased tariffs on EU cars. Speaking at a Catholic convention, Merz encouraged Germans to be optimistic about their own nation's potential, stating that few countries offer such great opportunities as Germany. Donald Trump responded by saying Merz should focus on ending the Ukraine war and fixing Germany's domestic issues, rather than interfering with US efforts regarding the Iran nuclear threat. In fullGerman chancellor Merz advises young people against living in US amid Trump rowMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
European leader tells young people not to move to US
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated he would advise his children against living or studying in the United States, citing a rapidly changing social climate and limited job opportunities for highly educated individuals. These remarks highlight increasing tensions between the US and its European allies under Donald Trump, with disputes over trade, the Ukraine war, and Iran straining the NATO alliance. Merz had previously angered Donald Trump by suggesting the US was being humiliated in the Iran war, which was followed by Washington's announcement of a partial troop withdrawal from Germany and increased tariffs on EU cars. Speaking at a Catholic convention, Merz encouraged Germans to be optimistic about their own nation's potential, stating that few countries offer such great opportunities as Germany. Donald Trump responded by saying Merz should focus on ending the Ukraine war and fixing Germany's domestic issues, rather than interfering with US efforts regarding the Iran nuclear threat. In fullGerman chancellor Merz advises young people against living in US amid Trump rowMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
