Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Mathieu Briens Director | EU-Gulf relations | SRC |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Mathieu Briens Director | EU-Gulf relations | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Michael Karnitschnig () | Current developments in the Gulf region | SRC |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Michael Karnitschnig () | Current developments in the Gulf region | — |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Christine O'Dwyer Cabinet member | Presentation of the Gulf Research Centre Foundation and EU- GCC relations | — |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Christine O'Dwyer Cabinet member | Presentation of the Gulf Research Centre Foundation and EU- GCC relations | SRC |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Georgia Papagianni Cabinet member | Introductory meeting | SRC |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Georgia Papagianni Cabinet member | Introductory meeting | — |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Michael Karnitschnig () | Introduction to the Gulf Research Center and its work on EU-GCC relations Introduction to DG MENA’s mandate New Pact for the Mediterranean Opportunities for cooperation | — |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Michael Karnitschnig () | Introduction to the Gulf Research Center and its work on EU-GCC relations Introduction to DG MENA’s mandate New Pact for the Mediterranean Opportunities for cooperation | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The GRC Foundation Brussels, founded in 2024, conducts research on Gulf-Europe matters, and promotes academic research both in and about the Gulf region. It provides objective and comprehensive analysis and information about the region in relation to Europe through projects and training carried out by the organization, often in partnership with other research organizations and the European Union. GRCF-B works to build a network of relevant stakeholders from politics, business, media, and academia in an effort to contribute to mutually beneficial ties, as well as to support a cultural dialogue between Europe and the Gulf region.
EU Legislative Interests
Preserve peace, security and stability in the wider Gulf and Middle Easter regions as a shared interest of EU and GCC partners (Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon - 2024/2850(RSP); The need for an EU and international response to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and for continued support to the Yemeni peace process - 2024/2519(RSP), Explore EU-GCC trade dialogue (Resolution on the free trade agreement between the EC and the Gulf Cooperation Council - 2008/2552(RSP)), Cooperation between EU and GCC countries on climate action and clean energy transition (UN Climate Change Conference 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29) - 2024/2718(RSP)),
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Gulf Research Center
Connected Legislation
EU and international response to Houthi attacks and Yemeni peace process
War in Gaza and Lebanon: hostages and regional escalation
EU-GCC Free Trade Agreement
COP29: UN Climate Change Conference 2024 (Baku)
EU-UN Relations
EU-GCC relations
EU-GCC relations
EU-Cuba relations
EU-UN Relations
EU-Cuba relations
Current developments in Ukraine
Current developments in Ukraine