The European Commission recently faced threatening emails that were thoroughly assessed by security services in coordination with Belgian police. A spokesperson for the community confirmed to Europa Press that, in every instance, the situation was managed without altering the current alert status.
The Commission has stated that security concerns are treated with the utmost seriousness and that threats are continually monitored in close collaboration with Belgian authorities. This reply follows a report by the Belgian newspaper Le Soir, which indicated that the messages were written in Russian and referenced significant terrorist actions against the EU, supposedly in response to what the sender described as an aggressive European stance and, implicitly, support for Ukraine.
Officials added that recent threatening emails have been carefully reviewed, and both the Commission and Belgian security services reaffirmed their decision to retain the existing alert level at 2 out of 4. Belgian authorities have also opened an investigation as a precautionary measure, according to the spokesperson.
Media coverage in Belgium suggested that the messages carried a specific threat: an attack on Brussels’s subway network planned for Wednesday, March 8. After the emergence of these messages, the United States embassy in Brussels issued a warning, noting that Belgian police had heightened security in response to the potential metro threat. [Citation: European Commission]
The U.S. embassy’s advisory urged people to stay vigilant, remain aware of their surroundings, and exercise caution when traveling in and around Brussels. Citizens were advised to avoid large crowds, minimize attention, and continually monitor their environment while in the European capital. [Citation: US Embassy in Belgium]
Security experts emphasize that, in scenarios like this, the priority remains protecting public safety while maintaining normal operations where possible. Authorities stress that vigilance and collaborative investigation between European security agencies and international partners help ensure a swift, coordinated response to any credible threat. [Citation: Belgian Police Service; European Commission]
Officials reiterate that no policy changes have been announced beyond ongoing monitoring and readiness to respond to any credible risk. All confirmed information points toward a cautious, measured approach designed to safeguard residents and visitors while preserving the integrity of essential transit and public services. [Citation: European Commission]