Legal battle ensues between two French MEPs following disagreement over human rights appointment

A legal battle has erupted between French Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) François-Xavier Bellamy and Rima Hassan. This conflict began when Bellamy led efforts to prevent Hassan from becoming the third vice-chair of the European Parliament’s human rights subcommittee, citing her previous comments about Hamas as disqualifying her from speaking about human rights. Hassan, a Franco-Palestinian politician, denies the allegations and claims her words were taken out of context as part of a political attack. Bellamy responded by suing Hassan for making what he interpreted as a direct physical threat against him. Meanwhile, Hassan’s supporters from the left-wing France Unbowed party have condemned Bellamy’s actions as a political strategy to silence her. The dispute highlights the deep political divisions in France, exacerbated by the recent legislative elections that saw surprises and losses for various parties. The tensions between different political factions in France have intensified, with the left-wing alliance naming a prime minister candidate while President Macron delays the formation of a new government. The legal complaints and allegations between Bellamy and Hassan reflect broader political struggles in France, with implications for the country’s leadership and governance.

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