Paris – 28.05.2026: Rima Hassan, MEP from the La France Insoumise party, filed a lawsuit after her geolocation data was used by the police for three months in an investigation related to public justification of terrorism. This measure was taken following Hassan’s publication on the social network X. Her lawyer described the duration of the surveillance as “obviously excessive.”
The police analyzed Hassan’s mobile phone geolocation data for several months to track her movements. This measure was taken as part of an ongoing investigation related to the public justification of terrorism, which was initiated by Hassan’s publication on the social network X. In her post, Hassan mentioned one of the perpetrators of the 1972 Lod Airport attack, which triggered the investigation.
The three-month duration of the surveillance was critically assessed by Hassan’s lawyer as “obviously excessive.” He emphasized that such measures can only be justified under strict conditions and for a limited period. The lawsuit aims to verify the legality of the surveillance and identify possible violations of the right to privacy.
Hassan herself called the investigation “political persecution” and a “hate campaign.” She emphasized that her statements should be understood in the context of her political beliefs and her activism for the Palestinian cause. In her view, the investigation and related surveillance intended to hinder her political work.
The French authorities have taken Hassan’s lawsuit into account and announced a thorough review of the case. It is expected that the judicial bodies will issue a position on this matter in the coming weeks. The decision in this case could have significant consequences for the practice of surveillance of politicians and the protection of privacy in France.
The political debate about the appropriateness of surveillance of deputies and the balance between security interests and individual rights has been reactivated by this case. It remains to await the judicial assessment of the legality of the measures and the consequences this will have for future investigations and protection of politicians’ privacy.
The public hopes for a transparent and thorough investigation of the allegations to clarify the legality of the surveillance and its impact on the political activity of deputies.
The court decision is eagerly awaited as it is important not only for Hassan but for the entire political scene in France. It could set a precedent in future cases where surveillance of politicians and the protection of their privacy are at the center.
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