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Merz says he wouldn’t advise children to live in US
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would advise his children against living or studying in the United States.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Said he would advise his children against living or studying in the United States
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: He cited a rapidly changing social climate and limited opportunities even for the highly educated.
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