EU-GCC Summit in Riyadh Postponed; New Date Pending

The EU and GCC have postponed their second summit, originally set for 24 October 2026 in Riyadh, without announcing a new date. The brief statement from the European Commission does not specify a reason, leaving uncertainty over whether scheduling conflicts or political tensions prompted the delay. This postponement could signal friction in EU-Gulf relations, which have been deepening amid energy and trade discussions.