Geopolitics and spyware: MEPs hear from experts and targeted people 

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On Thursday 9 February, MEPs and guest speakers will discuss the geopolitical implications of spyware.

Building on previous exchanges in the Inquiry Committee investigating Pegasus and equivalent spyware, Thursday’s hearing will feature interventions by journalists, human rights defenders and other experts, followed by questions and answers with MEPs. Guest speakers:


Panel 1:

  • Aminatou Haidar, Sahrawi human rights activist
  • Madjid Zerrouky, Journalist at Le Monde
  • Rosa Moussaoui, Journalist at l'Humanité


Panel 2:

  • Salah Hammouri, Lawyer and human rights defender
  • Peggy Hicks, Director - Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights


You can follow the debate here (livestream and video-on-demand).