Food for thought will be provided by European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker, who will deliver his annual “State of the Union” speech two days before the leaders’ meeting. Also next week, the British EU commissioner-to-be, Julian King, is being grilled in the European Parliament. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to publish proposals on new rules for online publishers and telecom companies. The European Commission is expected to put forward as soon as Thursday a set of proposals regarding telecommunications and copyright. The U.S., which will send forces to Poland, is expected to contribute a battalion from the Germany-based 2nd Calvary Regiment.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 10, 2016 06:00 UTC