All top stories · This edition

Germany's Merz Advises Against US Living for His Children

May 16, 2026

Summary

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated he would not advise his children to move to the US for study or work, citing concerns about the 'social climate'. This sentiment was echoed by a German leader who wouldn't advise his children to live in the US.

How coverage differs

  • Left: German leader warns youth against US social climate concerns Left-leaning outlets lead with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's candid remarks, emphasizing his concerns about the 'social climate' in the United States. They highlight his direct statement that he would not advise his children to study or work there.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • German leader: I wouldn’t advise my children to live in US - CNN
  • Germany news: Chancellor Merz says he wouldn't advise his kids to go to the US

Right

  • Merz says he would ‘not recommend’ his kids to move to US - Washington Examiner

More from this edition

  • Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Redistricting Map Bid
  • Colorado Governor Frees Tina Peters, Convicted of Election Tampering
  • Trump Seeks $1.7 Billion IRS Settlement Fund for Allies
  • Pentagon Halts Poland Troop Deployment; Republicans Slam Cancellation
  • Hantavirus Case Under Investigation in Upstate New York
  • Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire 45 Days; Negotiations Continue
  • US Justice Department Moves to Indict Former Cuban President Raúl Castro
  • Ebola Outbreak in Congo Kills Dozens, Spreads to Uganda