Belgian Police Investigation into EU Property Sales
February 12, 2026
The Belgian police conducted a raid on the offices of the European Commission in Brussels as part of an investigation into potential irregularities regarding the sale of EU properties valued at 900 million euros. The searches took place in various buildings of the Commission and are linked to former commissioner Johannes Hahn. The investigation is being carried out by the European Public Prosecutor's Office and concerns 23 properties purchased by the Belgian state investment fund in 2024. The European Commission stated that the sale was conducted through a competitive process. The situation remains ongoing, with limited information available.