Angela Merkel met with Vladimir Putin to discuss Syria, eastern Ukraine, and the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. No definitive outcomes were expected from the meeting. They emphasized the need for resolution in Syria, with Putin seeking European support for refugee return and reconstruction. Merkel advocated for a UN peace-keeping mission in Ukraine and discussed the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which bypasses transit countries like Ukraine, Slovakia, and Poland. Despite tensions, Merkel aims to maintain open dialogue with Russia.

A march in Berlin is raising awareness of anti-Semitism, with Berliners of diverse backgrounds rallying in solidarity with the Jewish community. Dr. Josef Schuster and Berlin’s mayor, Michael Müller, are addressing the crowd. The event responds to a rise in anti-Semitic attacks in Germany, with incidents ranging from school bullying to physical violence. Police attribute most attacks to far-right and far-left groups, but note increasing anti-Jewish sentiment among migrants from Muslim countries. The government has appointed Felix Klein as an anti-Semitism Commissioner and is pushing for the deportation of migrants who commit anti-Semitic acts. Community leaders call for more local action, including education on religious tolerance.

Jennifer Brachmann's fall collection for men's ready-to-wear continues her approach of reconstructed tailoring, introducing new details and streamlining certain pieces. The collection features an updated vest/shirt hybrid in grayish green, familiar trouser silhouettes, tailcoat details, and a new line of merino wool sweaters with a seamless design for a smooth shoulder appearance. The color palette, dominated by grays that transition into dusky blues or greens, was inspired by Franziska Stünkel's photography.