The President began his day with secutiry and ecnomic briefings.

The President them had a one on one meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merklel. The meeting was then expanded to include there staffs. The President and the Chancellor then met with the press. Remarks.

They then had a working lunch.

In the afternoon the President met with the Vice President and had meetings with his senior advisors.

In the evening the President and First Lady hosted a picnic for the White House sfaff.