German chancellor says he wouldn't advise young people to move to US
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned young people in his country against moving to the United States, citing a worsening "social climate" there.
Addressing young people at the German Catholic Congress in Würzburg on Friday, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) said that he would not advise German youth to move to the United States for either study or work.
“Today, I would not recommend that my children go to the US to receive their education and work there,” Merz said, adding, ”A different social climate has developed there."
Merz said German youth need to think twice before pursuing education or work in the US, saying that Germany offers better long-term opportunities to its people.
He emphasized, "[T]oday, even the best-educated people in the US have great difficulty finding a job.”
Germany’s social market economy continues to offer strong prospects, including employee participation rights and the opportunity to have a say at all levels, he insisted, adding that despite the economic fallout from international conflicts and wars, the long-term opportunities in the country were still better than elsewhere.
“I want to encourage all of us to stay optimistic that, despite many challenges, we can make it happen. I keep trying to do that, including by explaining things,” Merz said.
“It is my firm conviction that there are few countries in the world that offer such tremendous opportunities, especially for young people, as Germany does.”
Merz booed
Several youth in the gathering interrupted Merz, protesting to his government's policies, including his recommendations on longer working hours.
Also, the youth unfurled a banner accusing Merz of fueling global warming through his government's energy policies.
Moderators at the gathering failed to restore order in the hall and the young protesters kept whistling and shouting, prompting some security guards to enter the hall and escort several of the protesting youth outside.
The youth shouted that Merz's government policies are leading the country into a "catastrophic" situation.
The incident was the second time in a week that Merz was challenged by a protester interrupting his speech at a public event, reflecting the growing public dissatisfaction.
During his speech on Tuesday at a trade union congress in Berlin, Merz faced similar heckling. His speech was disrupted by the heckling of the protesters' booing and whistling at the event.
On Thursday, former Chancellor Angela Merkel said she thinks the public needs to have more patience with the government.
Merkel urged Germans to judge the government with "moderation and balance", while wishing Merz's government success in gaining public satisfaction.
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