Supporters of Mikhail Saakashvili rally in Kiev, Ukraine, on Dec. 11. The former Georgian president is now a Ukrainian opposition leader. Authorities arrested him Dec. 8 but a judge ordered his release on Dec. 11. The banner reads 'Freedom for Saakashvili.'
Stay informed about the most significant meetings and events planned for the week ahead. Europe Dec. 18: Austria's coalition government of the conservative Austrian People's Party and far right Freedom Party will be sworn in. Dec. 18: The EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council will discuss the Energy Union strategy and the EU 2030 energy and climate goals. Dec. 18: European commissioner for migration, Dimitris Avramopoulos, is scheduled to participate in the Greek Economic Forum's "Ministry for Tomorrow" event in Athens, Greece. Dec. 20: European Commission college meeting to discuss rule of law in Poland. Dec. 20: Leaders of Germany's Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union and the Social Democratic Party to meet to set a timeline for coalition talks. Dec. 21: Catalonia will hold regional elections. Dec. 21: British Prime Minister Theresa May to visit Poland.
