Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez Accused of Spreading Inaccurate Drug Claim About MEP Rima Hassan
Laurent Nuñez is alleged to have helped circulate false information that MEP Rima Hassan possessed synthetic drugs, prompting calls for his resignation.
An investigative program alleges that Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez contributed to the spread of a false narrative claiming that MEP Rima Hassan was in possession of synthetic drugs. According to the report, the minister participated in an off-the-record discussion with journalists, where he suggested the information might be accurate while admitting limited knowledge of the substances. The claim about Hassan’s alleged drug possession originated from police findings that were later dismissed by the Paris prosecutor’s office.
Hassan’s attorney has called for a judicial investigation to trace the leak and to have Nuñez questioned promptly. The MEP and members of La France Insoumise have publicly demanded the minister’s resignation, labeling the episode a serious breach of investigative secrecy and the presumption of innocence.
Why it matters
The allegation raises concerns about government officials leaking unverified information and influencing public perception of a lawmaker.
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