German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would no longer encourage young people to move to the United States, citing concerns over America’s social and economic climate.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would no longer recommend the United States as a destination for work or education, citing concerns about the country’s “social climate.”
Speaking at a Catholic gathering in Würzburg, Merz said: “I would not recommend to my children today that they go to the U.S. to get an education and to work.”
The German leader added that “even the best educated in America have great difficulty in finding a job.”
“I am a great admirer of America,” he said, “but right now my admiration is not increasing.”
The remarks come amid growing tensions between Berlin and US President Donald Trump over the Iran conflict and NATO policy.
Despite recent public disagreements, Merz said he held “a good phone call” with Trump and stressed that Germany and the United States remain “strong partners in a strong NATO.”
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