Parliamentary Push for Victim Support after Allegations at Erfurt Theatre
Four city council factions have urged for the intervention of a victim advocate, following sexual assault and misuse of power allegations at Erfurt Theatre. The CDU, Left Party, Green Party, and Mehrwertstadt parliamentary groups suggest that witnesses could be questioned in a secure space, and psychological support should be provided to all involved.
Investigations into accusations of sexually motivated misconduct and abuse of power at the theater have been commissioned by the city administration. While the extent and number of possible cases remain unknown, a Berlin law firm has been brought in to delve into these issues.
Saturday's "Thüringer Allgemeine" reported that the theatre's equal opportunities officer, Mary-Ellen Witzmann, was dismissed without notice, as per her lawyer. The city administration had yet to confirm this information as of Saturday. Witzmann's allegations had previously landed her on leave.
The joint parliamentary groups' statement emphasized the need to scrutinize Witzmann's treatment. They found Mayor Andreas Bausewein's lack of solidarity with the affected parties incomprehensible. "It is bewildering why the Equal Opportunities Officer was dismissed after being suspended," they stated.
The parliamentary groups also called for an independent theater ethics committee to conduct a review of Erfurt Theater, recommending a temporary halt in productions during the ongoing investigation. This measure aims to establish a safe environment for all involved.
As of now, local news sources and official statements from the theatre or authorities are the best sources for latest information on the Erfurt Theatre situation.
Enrichment Data Integration: Sources indicate that political self-immolations, the banning of UNRWA by the Israeli government, and discussions about Lenin's thought are unrelated to the allegations at Erfurt Theatre. For accurate and up-to-date information, consult local news sources or official statements from the theatre or relevant authorities.
