Belgian police conducted a raid at the European Commission’s offices in Brussels on Thursday, as part of a widening investigation into a real estate deal completed in 2024. The action comes amid growing scrutiny over the sale of multiple Commission-owned buildings to the Belgian state.The transaction involved 23 properties and was valued at roughly €900 million when it was finalized. At the time, the European Commission said the sale was part of a broader effort to reduce its office footprint after the pandemic, as remote work became more common among EU staff.Authorities have not disclosed full details of the case, but the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) confirmed it is conducting evidence-gathering operations linked to an ongoing probe. The EPPO is the EU’s independent prosecution body responsible for investigating crimes affecting the bloc’s financial interests.A Commission spokesperson said the institution is aware of the investigation and maintains that the sale was handled correctly and in line with legal requirements. The EU executive also emphasized that it will cooperate fully with Belgian authorities and the EPPO throughout the process.The buildings were purchased by a Belgian sovereign investment fund, which has reportedly planned renovations to improve sustainability and eventually reintroduce the properties to the market for residential and commercial use. The deal is also tied to broader urban renewal plans for Brussels’ European Quarter, where many EU institutions are located. Post navigationArmed Robbery Attempt at Fibank in Tirana Thwarted by Police EU tightens asylum rules with new list of ‘safe countries of origin’