Belgian Federal Police have carried out raids on several European Commission premises as part of an ongoing investigation into a high‑value real estate deal involving the sale of Commission‑owned property to the Belgian state.

The probe centers on the 2024 sale of 23 buildings, reported to be worth approximately €900 million, to the Federal Participation and Investment Company (FPIM) — the Belgian government’s investment arm.

The property transaction occurred during the previous European Commission term, when Johannes Hahn served as European Commissioner for Budget and Administration.

Authorities are seeking to clarify aspects of the deal, including compliance with internal procedures and valuation methodologies.

Requests for comment from the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) — the body coordinating the investigation — were not answered by the time of publication.

Investigators have deliberately withheld further specifics to protect the integrity of the probe and avoid prejudicing ongoing inquiries.

A European Commission Spokesperson stated the institution is fully cooperating with all relevant authorities and ready to provide necessary information and support.

The spokesperson stressed that, from the Commission’s perspective, the sale “followed established procedures and protocols, and we are confident that the process was conducted in a compliant manner.”

The raids reflect growing scrutiny in parts of Europe over public asset sales, transparency, and governance.

Belgian authorities and European institutions continue to navigate the investigation, which has yet to produce public findings or charges.