### [2012-09-3](/feed/2012/09/3/index.md)

##### Beam
# Cracks in 3 of the 21 wooden beams of a European Parliament hemicycle roof lead to the temporary closure, among others, of the plenary debate room; parliamentary operations are reportedly unaffected. 




### Sources:

1. [European Voice](http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/2012/august/parliament-forced-to-close-debating-chamber/75049.aspx)
2. [Public Service Europe](http://www.publicserviceeurope.com/article/2394/roof-damage-forces-closure-of-european-parliament-chamber)