European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced on Tuesday that she is treating allegations of misconduct against MEP Rima Hassan with high priority. The controversy stems from an incident occurring the previous day at an exhibition held within the European Parliament, which was organized to commemorate the victims of the October 7 attacks in Israel.

According to reports, Rima Hassan, a member of the La France Insoumise (LFI) party, was allegedly filmed overturning Israeli and European Union flags displayed at the event. President Metsola characterized the behavior as potential vandalism, stating that she is taking the accusations "extremely seriously." While the investigation is ongoing, the incident has drawn significant attention due to the sensitive nature of the exhibition and the political background of the MEP involved. As of now, specific details regarding the evidence or potential disciplinary actions remain limited, and Hassan has not yet provided a detailed public response to the specific allegations of vandalism.