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News · 15 May 2026

Merz tells young Germans not to live in US

Merz tells young Germans not to live in US

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Young people in Germany are being advised against moving to the United States for study or work. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave this advice on Friday, citing the social climate and job difficulties. This follows a high-profile spat last month with US President Donald Trump, who announced pulling 5,000 troops from Germany.

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