German Chancellor Angela Merkel, shown here in Berlin on Jan. 12, 2018. This week Germany's parliament will formally approve Merkel's new term as chancellor after the Social Democratic Party agreed to form a coalition government with Merkel's conservatives.
Stay informed about the most significant meetings and events planned for the week ahead. Europe March 12: Eurogroup meeting to discuss Greece, Economic and Monetary Union reform, inflation and exchange rate developments. March 13: The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meets to discuss the banking union, tax transparency, macroeconomic imbalances and preparations for the G-20 summit. March 14: Germany's parliament will formally vote on Angela Merkel's candidacy for chancellor. March 15: Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is scheduled to visit Bulgaria. March 15: The Rome II conference to support the Lebanese army and security forces. March 15: European and U.S. officials meet in Berlin to discuss the Iran nuclear deal. Eurasia Date unspecified: The United States is expected to pass new sanctions against Russia "within the week.
