Event Brief
Oct 6, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Metsola says Hassan flag allegations taken seriously
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Tuesday that allegations against French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan were being taken “extremely seriously” and that procedures were underway, including giving Hassan the right to be heard. Hassan’s office said she removed the Israeli flag and the attached EU flag fell; it said neither was trampled or damaged.
WHO: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola
WHAT: Metsola said the allegations that MEP Rima Hassan overturned Israeli and EU flags were being taken extremely seriously and that parliamentary procedures were underway.
WHEN: Oct 6, 2026
WHERE: European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium
WHY: The response followed accusations that Hassan overturned flags at an exhibition commemorating the October 7 attacks in Israel.
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