Germany's Merz: I wouldn't advise my children to live in US - Reuters
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized President Donald Trump's leadership, stating he wouldn't recommend the U.S. to his children due to the deteriorating 'social climate' under Trump's second administration and poor job prospects for even the highly educated.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advised against his children living or studying in the U.S., citing a rapidly changing social climate and limited opportunities for the highly educated, highlighting tensions between the U.S. and its European allies under President Donald Trump.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged young people to reconsider pursuing education or work in the United States, arguing that Germany offers better long-term opportunities, citing a changed social climate in the U.S. and difficulties even for highly qualified individuals in finding jobs.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated he would not advise young people in Germany to move to the United States for study or work, in the latest sign of cooling ties between Berlin and Washington, following previous tensions over trade and international conflicts.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed that he wouldn't recommend his children go to live in the U.S. due to a 'social climate' that has suddenly taken hold, highlighting his increasingly outspoken criticism of the White House and provoking an angry response from President Donald Trump.
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