Paris – 28.05.2026: Rima Hassan, MEP from the party La France Insoumise, has filed a lawsuit after her geolocation data was used by the police for a period of three months in an investigation of glorification 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 “clearly excessive”.
The police analyzed the geolocation data from Hassan’s mobile phone for several months to track her movements. This action was carried out in the context of an ongoing investigation for glorification of terrorism, triggered by a post from Hassan on the social network X. In that post, Hassan mentioned one of the perpetrators of the 1972 Lod Airport attack, which prompted the investigation.
The three-month duration of the surveillance was criticized by Hassan’s lawyer as “clearly excessive”. He emphasized that measures of this kind are only justified under strict conditions and for a limited time. The lawsuit aims to review the legality of the surveillance and to determine possible violations of privacy.
Hassan herself described the investigation as a “political persecution” and a “hate campaign”. She emphasized that her statements must be understood in the context of her political convictions and her commitment to the Palestinian cause. According to her, the investigation and the associated surveillance are intended to obstruct her political work.
French authorities have taken note of the lawsuit filed by Hassan and announced that they will examine the case thoroughly. It is expected that in the coming weeks the judicial authorities will issue a statement on the matter. The decision in this case may have significant repercussions on the practice of surveillance of politicians and the protection of privacy in France.
The political debate about the appropriateness of surveillance of MPs and the balance between security interests and individual rights has been reignited by this case. 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 protection of politicians’ privacy.
The public now expects a transparent and thorough investigation of the accusations to clarify the legality of the surveillance measures and their implications for the political work of MPs.
The judicial decision is highly anticipated, as it is important not only for Hassan but also for the political landscape in France. It could set a precedent for future cases where the surveillance of politicians and the protection of their privacy are central issues.
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