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1. President António Costa's "Tour des Capitales": preview for week 3

   The President of the European Council, António Costa, will continue his visits to EU member states to meet national leaders.

2. Second EU-GCC Summit to take place on 24 October in Saudi Arabia

   On 24 October 2026, the leaders of the European Union member states and the countries of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will meet in Saudi Arabia for the second EU-GCC Summit. On the EU side, this multilateral summit will be co-chaired by the President of the European Council, António Costa. The EU will also be represented by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. 

3. Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides

   European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on 4 September 2026, in Nicosia, Cyprus. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".

4. Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis

   European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on 3 September 2026, in Athens, Greece. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".

5. Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev

   European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, on 3 September 2026, in Sofia, Bulgaria. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".