Following the alleged use of the Pegasus surveillance spyware against journalists, politicians, law enforcement officials, diplomats, lawyers, business people, civil society actors and other citizens, the European Parliament decided in March to establish a new committee of inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and other surveillance spyware, and whether this use has breached EU law and fundamental rights.

PEGA committee chair Jeroen Lenaers&nbsp;said: “We have seen many cases where innocent people such as journalists and lawyers have been targeted by spyware, and this is a huge problem for democracy and the rule of law. We will now gather information about the use of Pegasus and other equivalent software, and channel these findings into useful recommendations.”

The Committee is scheduled to submit a final report after 12 months.

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Pressconference of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

Press conference by Sophie IN 'T VELD, rapporteur and Jeroen LENAERS, chair of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

Committee of inquiry to investigate the use of the Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware

Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur and Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), chair of the PEGA committee, hold a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur and Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), chair of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

From 20 to 21 February, a delegation of ten MEPs visits Budapest, Hungary, to learn more about allegations of spyware abuse targeting journalists, the opposition and civil society. During their two-day visit, the MEPs speak with the leadership of the Hungarian National Assembly’s Committee on National Security, the President of the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Dr. Attila Péterfalvi, journalists and NGO representatives. The visit finishes with a press conference by Jeroen LENAERS, PEGA Chair and Sophia IN'T VELD, Rapporteur.

Press conference by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), PEGA Chair and Sophia IN'T VELD (Renew, NL), Rapporteur, following the visit of the PEGA delegation in Budapest (Hungary)

Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew Europe, NL) gives a press conference on the draft findings of EP spyware inquiry, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Active since April 2022, the European Parliament’s Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA) has commissioned studies, held hearings with experts, and organised three fact-finding visits (to Israel, Poland and Greece), with more to follow. Questions and answers session with the press. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew Europe, NL), rapporteur on draft findings of EP spyware inquiry (PEGA Committee): questions and answers

Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew Europe, NL) gives a press conference on the draft findings of EP spyware inquiry, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Active since April 2022, the European Parliament’s Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA) has commissioned studies, held hearings with experts, and organised three fact-finding visits (to Israel, Poland and Greece), with more to follow. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew Europe, NL), rapporteur on draft findings of EP spyware inquiry (PEGA Committee)

Active since April 2022, the European Parliament’s Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA) has commissioned studies, held hearings with experts, and organised three fact-finding visits (to Israel, Poland and Greece), with more to follow. In a statement, the Committee’s rapporteur Sophie IN'T' VELD (Renew, Netherlands) presents a summary of the draft report, summarising their key findings and providing recommendations for the future. Later, she holds a press conference in the European Parliament, in Brussels.

Draft findings of EP spyware inquiry: statement by Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew Europe, NL), rapporteur and atmosphere shots from the press conference

From 19 to 21 September, a delegation of ten MEPs from the EP’s spyware inquiry committee will be in Warsaw to hear from victims of spyware, local politicians, and other experts. The mission ends with the press conference held by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), Head of the delegation and PEGA Chair and by Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur

Press conference by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), Head of the delegation and PEGA Chair and by Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur - MEPs Delegation of the PEGA Committee to Warsaw

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Press conference by Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur and Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), chair of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

Press conference by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), PEGA Chair and Sophia IN'T VELD (Renew, NL), Rapporteur, following the visit of the PEGA delegation in Budapest (Hungary)

Press conference by Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew Europe, NL), rapporteur on draft findings of EP spyware inquiry (PEGA Committee): questions and answers

Press conference by Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew Europe, NL), rapporteur on draft findings of EP spyware inquiry (PEGA Committee)

Draft findings of EP spyware inquiry: statement by Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew Europe, NL), rapporteur and atmosphere shots from the press conference

Press conference by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), Head of the delegation and PEGA Chair and by Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur - MEPs Delegation of the PEGA Committee to Warsaw

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Pressconference of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

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Pressconference of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

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Pressconference of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

Pressconference of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee