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Belgian Police Raid EU Commission Amid Property Sale Probe

2/12/2026

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Belgian police searched European Commission buildings over alleged misconduct tied to the 2024 sale of 23 EU-owned properties to Belgium's sovereign wealth fund for nearly €1 billion.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) leads the probe, examining procedures overseen by former European Commissioner Johannes Hahn.
Investigators probe whether transparency and valuation rules were violated.
No arrests were reported, and raids targeted budget department offices amid ongoing concerns about EU finances.

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Belgian police searched European Commission buildings over alleged misconduct tied to the 2024 sale of 23 EU-owned properties to Belgium's sovereign wealth fund for nearly €1 billion.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) leads the probe, examining procedures overseen by former European Commissioner Johannes Hahn.
Investigators probe whether transparency and valuation rules were violated.
No arrests were reported, and raids targeted budget department offices amid ongoing concerns about EU finances.