Paris – May 28, 2026: Lima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament for the French Party of Protest, has filed a lawsuit after the police used her three months of geolocation data in an investigation against publicly praising terrorism. This measure was taken following one of Hassan’s posts on the social network X. Her lawyer called the monitoring period “clearly too long.”
The police analyzed Hassan’s phone geolocation data over several months to track her movements. This measure stems from an ongoing investigation into publicly praising terrorism, triggered by one of Hassan’s posts on the social network X. Hassan’s post mentioned a perpetrator of the 1972 Lod Airport attack, which sparked the investigation.
Hassan’s lawyer criticized the three-month monitoring period as “clearly excessive.” He emphasized that such measures can only be justified under strict conditions and for a limited time. This lawsuit aims to review the legality of the monitoring and determine if there was an infringement on privacy.
Hassan herself called the investigation “political persecution” and a “hate campaign,” stressing that her statements should be understood in the context of her political beliefs and support for the Palestinian cause. She believes the investigation and related monitoring aim to obstruct her political work.
The French authorities have accepted Hassan’s lawsuit and announced that they will scrutinize the case carefully. The judiciary is expected to respond within the coming weeks. The ruling on this case could have far-reaching effects on how French politicians are monitored and on privacy protection.
The case has again sparked political debate about the appropriateness of monitoring parliamentarians and the balance between security interests and individual rights. The judiciary’s assessment of the monitoring’s legality and its impact on future investigations and the privacy protection of politicians remains to be seen.
The public expects a transparent and thorough investigation of the allegations to clarify the legality of the monitoring measures and their impact on the political work of parliamentarians.
The judicial decision is highly anticipated as it concerns not only Hassan herself but also the political landscape of France. The verdict may set a precedent for future cases involving the monitoring of politicians and privacy protection.
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