Germany’s Friedrich Merz says he would not want his children to move to US

On 15 May 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would not advise his children to live in the United States. He said he would not want them to move there, and English-language reports also had him mentioning working or studying in the US. Merz said he currently advises against a stay in the US. Russian outlet Lenta.ru reported that Merz complained of difficulties in his work because of Trump.