Greens Face Heat Over Dropped Investigation: Berlin Greens Demand Answers in Gelbhaar Case
Greens in Berlin Demand Explanation on Yellowhair Incident
Got a bone to pick with the Greens, y'all? The harsh claims against Stefan Gelbhaar are making heads turn, and the Greens can't seem to clearly their stance. An internal probe was initially agreed upon, but they've gone silent on that front. Now, all eyes are on a commission trying to unravel the mystery.
Green Party leaders Franziska Brantner and Felix Banaszak have spilled the beans that they won't be pursuing the scandal surrounding Stefan Gelbhaar of Berlin anymore. Back in January, the ombuds procedure was canned, and a commission was born. But now, they claim this commission can't or shouldn't be the final judge on truth and falsehood or decide consequences for the party bodies - a bold statement indeed!
The Greens in Berlin aren't buying it, though. Nina Stahr and Philmon Ghirmai haven't minced their words either: "In our party, everyone must feel safe and comfy. We take serious allegations seriously, and we want them sorted out!" They're calling for a new procedure that ensures clarity and a resolution to the reports at hand. If the committed commission can't handle the job, they better figure out a plan B speedy-quick!
What Went Down with the Candidate
The beef between Green Party leader Banaszak, Berlin, and the allegations against Gelbhaar heats up. There were claims of abuse and harassment against Gelbhaar, which he kept under wraps back in December. He later went public with the details, leading to his withdrawal from the federal election list, and a re-election, which, sadly, he lost. Say goodbye to Gelbhaar in the next Bundestag!
Commission Hears the Claims
A couple of major allegations didn't add up in the early days of the year. The responsible party member tossed in the towels, leaving the Greens. But seven persistent women stood firm, leading to the suspension of the internal ombuds probe and the establishment of the commission.
Remember, false accusations were a part of the drama too, ultimately putting Gelbhaar on a quest for 1.7 million euros from RBB. The commission is currently reviewing the claims, categorizing them as either "unfounded" "vague", "suspected", or "founded". Gelbhaar's camp says they're working diligently to sort out the false and the unknown, with the hope to clear the air once and for all.
- Berlin
- Alliance 90/The Greens
- German Bundestag
- Federal Election
- Sexual Abuse
- The Greens, specifically the Berlin chapter of Alliance 90/The Greens, are under scrutiny following their decision to drop an investigation into the Gelbhaar case, a matter related to the German Bundestag's federal election.
- Despite earlier plans to handle the investigation internally, the Greens have now shifted their approach, with a commission in Berlin taking over the responsibility of unraveling the truth surrounding the sexual abuse allegations.
- As the commission continues its investigation in Berlin, it is expected to make decisions regarding the validity of the claims, potentially leading to consequences for the party bodies within the context of the ongoing employment policy discussions in EC countries.
