The European Council summit in Brussels made headlines after a roof leak during the night. Summer rain seeped through the building's glass roof and dripped onto the desks where journalists were seated.
After the incident, white buckets were placed in the journalists' area to prevent water from pooling. The images, also reflected in photographs, highlighted the technical problems at the center where the summit was held.
A sudden storm on a hot day made the water leak in the building more noticeable. This situation also brought the planned budget for the renovation of the European Council center back onto the agenda.
Technical glitch stands out during summit
The leak at the meeting venue in Brussels came to the fore independently of the sessions' official agenda. The glitch in the area where journalists worked raised questions about the venue hosting the summit.
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 reinforced expectations that the building needs renovation. The incident, which took place in the shadow of the summit, led to discussions about the physical conditions at the meeting center.