Green Party Faces Turmoil Over Fabricated Misconduct Allegations Against Stefan Gelbhaar

The controversy has prompted internal reviews of party procedures as the Green Youth defends prioritizing belief in alleged victims over legal standards.

• Stefan Gelbhaar, a Berlin Green Party lawmaker, was accused of misconduct, but at least one allegation was revealed to be fabricated.
• The Green Youth leader, Jette Nietzard, stated that the party prioritizes believing alleged victims as part of its feminist values, even if this differs from legal principles like the presumption of innocence.
• The individual behind the fabricated claim, Shirin Kreße, has resigned from the party and her political position following the revelations.
• The Green Party has established a commission to investigate the allegations and assess the effectiveness of its ombuds procedures for handling such cases.
• The controversy has overshadowed the Green Party's election campaign and raised questions about balancing moral judgments with due process.

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