Who alleged that their mobile phone was targeted by spy malware, and how many times did the attempts occur?

Former French Energy Transition Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher alleged that her mobile phone was targeted by spy malware three times — twice while she was serving as a minister and once more recently while she was a parliament member.

What possible motive did Pannier-Runacher suggest for the spying attempts?

Pannier-Runacher suggested the spying attempts may be linked to her policy efforts to reduce France’s reliance on fossil fuels, including a recent bill proposal aiming to re-authorize hydrocarbon exploration in French Guiana.

Former French Energy Minister Alleges Phone Spying Linked to Fossil Fuel Interests

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Former French Energy Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher reported three instances of spy malware targeting her phone, potentially linked to opposition against her fossil fuel reduction policies. She suspects the attempts are connected to her legislative efforts to limit reliance on fossil energies.

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2026-10-21

Former French Energy Minister Alleges Phone Spying Linked to Fossil Fuel Interests

Former French Energy Minister Alleges Phone Spying Linked to Fossil Fuel Interests

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