A massive corruption scandal has hit the European Union as Belgian police raid the EU’s diplomatic headquarters in Brussels and the College of Europe in Bruges. Top officials, including former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and senior diplomat Stefano Sannino, were detained for questioning in a probe that is shaking the bloc to its core. In this video, we break down the allegations of procurement fraud, tender rigging, and conflicts of interest surrounding the EU Diplomatic Academy. We cover:
The Raids: Inside the police operation at the EEAS and the College of Europe.
The Suspects: Why Federica Mogherini and Stefano Sannino are central to the investigation.
The Fraud: How a 2021–2022 training tender was allegedly rigged involving "confidential information."
The Fallout: The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) lifts immunity—what happens next?













