Paris – May 28, 2026: Lima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament for the French Unsubmissive Party, filed a lawsuit after her location tracking data was used by the police for three months during an investigation into charges of advocating terrorism. This action followed a post she made on the social network X. Her lawyer described the surveillance period as “clearly excessive.”
The police analyzed Hassan’s cellphone location tracking data for several months to trace her movements. This measure was carried out during an ongoing investigation into allegations of advocating terrorism arising from a post Hassan made on the social network X. Hassan had posted about one of the perpetrators of the 1972 Lod Airport terrorist attack, which led to the initiation of the investigation.
Hassan’s lawyer criticized the three-month surveillance period as “clearly excessive.” He emphasized that such measures can only be justified under strict conditions and for a limited period. This lawsuit aims to review the legality of the surveillance and to clarify potential violations of privacy.
Hassan herself labeled the investigation as “political persecution” and a “hate campaign.” She stressed that her statements should be understood in the context of her political beliefs and commitment to the Palestinian cause. According to her, the investigation and surveillance measures are intended to obstruct her political activities.
French authorities acknowledged Hassan’s lawsuit and stated that they will carefully review the case. The judicial authorities are expected to announce their position within the next few weeks. This ruling could have significant impacts on surveillance practices of politicians and privacy protection in France.
The appropriateness of surveillance on politicians and the balance between security guarantees and individual rights have been reignited as a political debate by this case. Attention is focused on how the judiciary will assess the legality of the surveillance measures and what influence this case will have on future investigations and privacy protections for politicians.
The public expects a transparent and thorough investigation into these charges, demanding clear clarifications regarding the legality of the surveillance measures and their impact on political activities.
The judiciary’s decision will carry important implications not only for Hassan but also for French politics as a whole, potentially setting a precedent for future cases concerning politician surveillance and privacy protection.