Paris – 28.05.2026: Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament for La France Insoumise, has filed a lawsuit after her geolocation data was used by the police over a period of three months as part of an investigation into public endorsement of terrorism. This measure was taken following a post by Hassan on the social network X. Her lawyer described the duration of the surveillance as “obviously excessive.”
The police analyzed the geolocation data from Hassan’s mobile phone over several months to track her movements. This action was part of an ongoing investigation into public endorsement of terrorism, triggered by a post from Hassan on the social network X. In that post, she mentioned one of the perpetrators of the 1972 Lod Airport attack, which led to the investigation.
The three-month duration of the surveillance was criticized by Hassan’s lawyer as “obviously excessive.” He emphasized that such measures are only justified under strict conditions and for a limited time. The lawsuit aims to review the legality of the surveillance and to identify any violations of privacy.
Hassan herself described the investigation as “political persecution” and a “hate campaign.” She stressed that her statements should be understood within the context of her political beliefs and her commitment to the Palestinian cause. In her view, the investigation and associated surveillance were intended to hinder her political work.
The French authorities have acknowledged Hassan’s lawsuit and announced that they will carefully examine the case. It is expected that the judiciary will issue a statement in the coming weeks. The decision in this case could have far-reaching implications for the practice of surveilling politicians and the protection of privacy in France.
This case has once again sparked the political debate on the appropriateness of surveilling members of parliament and the balance between security interests and individual rights. It remains to be seen how the judiciary will assess the legality of the surveillance measures and what consequences this will have for future investigations and the safeguarding of politicians’ privacy.
The public now expects a transparent and thorough investigation of the allegations to clarify the legality of the surveillance measures and their impact on the political work of elected officials.
The judiciary’s decision is eagerly awaited, as it will be significant not only for Hassan but also for the political landscape in France. It could set a precedent for future cases involving the surveillance of politicians and the protection of their privacy.