Given wider financial constraints, “we see all the problems that we don’t have enough budget for,” Tüttő said.
The CoR, an EU body representing local and regional authorities, is seeking more information and is consulting with the European Economic and Social Committee, which also uses the building, Tüttő said.
POLITICO revealed the planned redevelopment in March, with the conference hub added to a wider €49 million redevelopment of the institution. The hub was omitted from public disclosure, prompting trade unions and staff to suggest a lack of transparency.
An official at an EU staff union, granted anonymity to speak freely, described the project as “this megalomaniac plan.”