BREAKING: Belgian police raids EPP headquarters in Brussels

The Belgian police raided the headquarters of the European People’s Party (EPP) in Brussels on Tuesday (4 April), a source close to the matter told EURACTIV.com.

“Belgian policemen raided the first and third floor of the headquarters of the party in Rue du Commerce”, the source said.

According to the initial information, the police seized computers related to financial fraud which allegedly involves EPP staff.

No details were made available about the purpose of the raid.

The conservative EPP is the oldest and biggest European political group. An EPP source told EURACTIV that a statement will be issued later today.

The story will be updated.