Berlaymont Building

The Berlaymont Building is the main headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium. It serves as the central office where European Union officials and staff plan and manage EU policies, legislation, and initiatives. The building, completed in 1962, features a distinctive modernist design with a prominent glass facade. It symbolizes the administrative heart of the EU, facilitating coordination among member countries for issues like trade, environment, and security. The Berlaymont also underwent extensive renovations, completed in the early 2000s, to improve safety, energy efficiency, and working conditions for staff.