Stelios Kouloglou
Stelios Kouloglou is a Greek journalist and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) who was actively involved in investigating spyware abuses in Europe, particularly related to the controversial Pegasus spyware developed by NSO Group. First elected as a member of the Syriza party, Kouloglou joined the European parliamentary committee known as Pega in March 2022, which was tasked with examining the misuse of surveillance technologies. His work in this role has made him a target for hacking, with his mobile device reportedly infected multiple times while he was engaged in critical investigations. Kouloglou has been vocal about the implications of such surveillance on democracy and justice, highlighting the risks faced by journalists and politicians in the current climate of digital espionage.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 27,948 | $2,700,000 | 1,112$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 27,948 | $2,700,000 | 1,112$ |
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Stelios Kouloglou is a former member of the European Parliament who was targeted by spyware while investigating abuses related to Pegasus.
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