Paris – May 28, 2026: Lima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament for the La France Insoumise party, has filed a lawsuit after the police used her location data for about three months as part of an investigation into the public endorsement of terrorism. This measure was taken based on content she posted on the social network X. Her lawyer described this surveillance period as “clearly excessive.”
The police analyzed Hassan’s mobile phone location data over several months to track her movements. This measure was part of an ongoing investigation into the public endorsement of terrorism triggered by Hassan’s posts on the social network X. Hassan made a post referring to one of the perpetrators of the 1972 Lod Airport attack, which prompted the investigation to begin.
Regarding criticism that the three-month surveillance period was too long, Hassan’s lawyer pointed out that it was “clearly excessive” and emphasized that such measures should only be justified under strict conditions and for a limited duration. The lawsuit aims to review the legality of the surveillance and expose potential violations of privacy.
Hassan herself has called the investigation “political persecution” and a “hate campaign,” stating that her statements should be understood in the context of her political beliefs and Palestinian support activities. She believes that the investigation and the accompanying surveillance are intended to disrupt her political activities.
French authorities have accepted Hassan’s lawsuit and announced they will examine the case carefully. The judiciary is expected to express its opinion in the coming weeks. The ruling could have wide-ranging implications for surveillance practices of politicians and privacy protection in France.
This case has reignited political debate about the appropriateness of monitoring elected officials and the balance between security and individual rights. Attention is focused on how the judiciary will assess the legality of the surveillance measures and what impact this will have on future investigations and the privacy protection of politicians.
The public demands transparent and thorough investigations to resolve doubts about the legality of the surveillance measures and their impact on the political activities of elected officials.
The judicial decision is significant not only for Hassan herself but also for the entire political environment in France. The ruling could set a precedent for similar cases regarding the surveillance of politicians and privacy protection in the future.
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