The European Council summit in Brussels became a topic of discussion due to a roof leak that occurred during the night. Summer rain seeped through the building's glass roof and dripped onto the tables where journalists were sitting.
After the incident, white buckets were placed in the journalists' area to prevent water accumulation. Photographs revealed the technical problem at the summit venue.
A sudden storm on a hot day made the water leak in the building more noticeable. The situation also revived the issue of the budget planned for the renovation of the European Council headquarters.
A technical glitch became prominent during the summit
The leak at the meeting area in Brussels became a topic apart from the official agenda of the sessions. The glitch in the journalists' working area raised questions about the summit venue.
The images clearly showed the white buckets used to collect water. It was also noted that the weather that day was quite hot.
The situation strengthened expectations that the building needs renovation. The incident, overshadowed by the summit, sparked discussions about the physical conditions of the meeting center.