Belgian police have arrested a former top EU official. Her name is Federica Mogherini. She was the EU's foreign policy chief from 2014 to 2019. Two other officials were also arrested.
The police are investigating a training school for young EU diplomats. The case is about money for this school. Investigators think the money was not managed correctly. The European Public Prosecutor's Office is leading the investigation.
Police searched important buildings in Belgium. They searched the EU foreign service office and a college in Bruges. They also searched some homes.
This is a big problem for the EU. Mogherini is a very well-known person. After her EU job, she became the head of the College of Europe. This college trains many future EU leaders. The investigation is now looking at this college, too.
The people who were arrested are now answering questions. The involved offices have not said anything about the case yet. This investigation could lead to bigger changes in how the EU controls its money.