According to journalists at Politico, members of the European Union’s Committee of Permanent Representatives are increasingly holding their meetings in a secure bunker.

The report says that in this facility diplomats discuss the most sensitive political and economic issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, developments in the Gaza Strip, statements by U. S. President Donald Trump about taking control of Greenland, and the possibility of strikes on Iran.

Politico notes that this «top-secret» room is located in the basement of the EU Council building in Brussels and is thoroughly protected against surveillance. Journalists point out that although the committee has existed since the earliest days of the European Union, in recent years it has significantly expanded its role in decision-making and now effectively serves as a counterbalance to the EU’s executive bodies. One European diplomat, quoted by the newspaper, said that this bunker is, in essence, where decisions are really made.

The article adds that this system has allowed EU leaders’ summits to be reduced to just a few hours instead of dragging on for days as in the past. By the time heads of state and government meet, the key agreements have already been worked out at ambassadorial level.