Blame game as Brussels builds ‘Europe’s largest frying pan’ instead of a shady square.
9 August 2026
The architect’s vision for redevelopment of the heart of the EU quarter remains unrealised amid political wrangling and rising costs.
While the number of cars has reduced and the space is remodelled with smart grey paving, the centrepiece – a steel canopy with a green roof – was never built.
While the number of cars has reduced and the space is remodelled with smart grey paving, the centrepiece – a steel canopy with a green roof – was never built.