Politico EU • May 15, 2026 14:45

Merz wouldn’t tell his kids to move to America anymore

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“Right now my admiration is not increasing,” Chancellor Friedrich Merz says of America.

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Merz wouldn’t tell his kids to move to America anymore

Fri 16:04 - NYT Europe

German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call

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16:04

German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call

The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.”