MEP on Pegasus Inquiry Infected 2x — EU Legal Shield Breached
The revelation that an MEP investigating spyware was himself under surveillance exposes critical gaps in EU legal protections for members and may force regulatory reforms.
European Parliament
organizationLast mentioned: Jul 4, 2026
Across the most recent 7 stories covering European Parliament — 14% positive, 71% negative, 14% neutral sentiment, averaging 7.3/10 impact.
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Timeline
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Public disclosure
Citizen Lab publishes its findings, revealing the Pegasus infections during the PEGA inquiry.
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Contact with Citizen Lab
Kouloglou reaches out to Citizen Lab to investigate potential spyware on his device.
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Official Signing
The landmark agreement is signed, initiating the legislative ratification process.
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Implementation
The new 15% duty takes effect at 12:01 am EST as CBP halts collection of invalidated IEEPA tariffs.
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Asian Markets Reopen
Markets in China and Japan reopen to a weakened dollar and renewed trade volatility.
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Mandelson Arrested
Former UK envoy Peter Mandelson taken into custody following Epstein file disclosures.
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EU Trade Vote Delayed
European Parliament postpones vote on US trade deal citing new tariffs.
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Treasury Market Surge
US Treasuries move sharply higher amid renewed tariff and political uncertainty.
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Lagos Airspace Closure
FAAN closes Lagos International Airport airspace following a fire outbreak.
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Supreme Court Ruling & Warning
SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; Trump warns countries not to 'play games' and EU postpones trade vote.
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Duty Escalation
The administration raises the planned Section 122 duty to the statutory maximum of 15%.
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Tariff Hike Announced
President Trump raises temporary tariffs from 10% to 15% following the SCOTUS ruling.
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Initial Tariff Announcement
Trump announces a 10% temporary import duty under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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Technical Breakthrough
Negotiators reach a preliminary consensus on critical mineral supply chains and digital trade.
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Kouloglou's term ends
Kouloglou leaves the European Parliament after elections, no longer holding office.
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Talks Stall
Negotiations reach a deadlock in Osaka over agricultural market access and GI protections.
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PEGA Committee concludes
The committee finalizes its work, publishing a report on spyware contraventions of EU law.
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Second infection wave ends
The second infection event concludes, as per forensic timeline.
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First Pegasus infection
Kouloglou's iPhone is compromised via the PWNYOURHOME zero-click exploit, with forensic evidence of a HomeKit email lookup and mobile data exfiltration.
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Kouloglou appointed to PEGA
Greek MEP Stelios Kouloglou becomes a substitute member of the PEGA Committee.
Stories mentioning European Parliament 7
1st PEGA Member Hacked: Pegasus Spyware Attack on EU Investigator Exposes Legal Failures
The Pegasus hack of Stelios Kouloglou, a member of the European Parliament’s PEGA committee, represents a direct assault on the rule of law and raises urgent questions about the legal accountability of spyware vendors and government customers. With calls for EU-wide restrictions, this case could reshape the regulatory landscape for surveillance technology.
EU and Australia Finalize Landmark Free Trade Agreement After Eight Years
The European Union and Australia have signed a comprehensive free trade agreement, concluding nearly a decade of complex negotiations focused on market access and regulatory alignment. The deal is expected to eliminate tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade and establish new frameworks for digital services and critical mineral supply chains.
Source: upi.com · finance.yahoo.com
SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Triggers Global Trade Turmoil and Dollar Volatility
A U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down emergency tariffs has sparked a trade policy crisis, with President Trump retaliating by raising duties to the legal maximum. The resulting regulatory uncertainty has stalled international trade deals and weakened the U.S. dollar as markets brace for a new wave of protectionism.
Source: Reuters (fr) · economictimes.indiatimes.com
Trump Pivots to Trade Act Authorities After Supreme Court Voids IEEPA Tariffs
Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, President Trump has pivoted to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The administration is imposing a 15% temporary import duty while warning global trading partners against abandoning existing agreements.
Source: Martin Shwenk Leade (in) · India Today World Desk (in)
Mandelson Arrest and Epstein Disclosures Trigger Legal and Trade Volatility
The arrest of former UK envoy Peter Mandelson following new disclosures from the Epstein files has sent shockwaves through international legal and political circles. Concurrently, the European Parliament has delayed a critical US trade deal vote, citing new tariffs and heightening regulatory uncertainty across the Atlantic.
Source: Firdaous Naim (ma) · Firdaous Naim (ma)
EU Lawmaker Urges Delay to US Trade Deal Vote Following Tariff Upheaval
A senior European Union legislator has called for a postponement of the upcoming vote on a critical transatlantic trade agreement. The request follows a period of significant tariff volatility from the United States, prompting concerns over the stability of the proposed regulatory framework.
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