Scandal about Greens MP: Yellow hair withdraws candidacy!

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Stefan Gelbhaar, member of the Bundestag of the Greens, withdraws candidacy after allegations of sexual harassment have been levied.

Stefan Gelbhaar, Bundestagsabgeordneter der Grünen, zieht Kandidatur zurück, nachdem Vorwürfe sexueller Belästigung erhoben wurden.
Stefan Gelbhaar, member of the Bundestag of the Greens, withdraws candidacy after allegations of sexual harassment have been levied.

Scandal about Greens MP: Yellow hair withdraws candidacy!

The Berlin member of the Bundestag Stefan Gelbhaar from the Greens is exposed to serious allegations of sexual harassment. As the B.Z. , Gelbhaar surprisingly withdrawn his candidacy for the second list position on the upcoming Bundestag election on February 23. This happened only minutes before an important assembly of delegates, which indicates a dramatic turn. The MP said that he has so far not been informed about the exact allegations of what he considered problematic. "Please understand that I am not yet able to comment on this," said yellow hair.

reactions within the party

The party headquarters of the Greens countered immediately and let know that yellow hair was informed about the specific accusations. Procedures are currently underway at the ombudsman that deals with the allegations. The state chairman Nina Stahr and Philmon Ghirmai emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, but expressed themselves reluctantly about the details. "It has to be clarified internally, and I want to clarify that now," wrote yellow -haired in his letter of retreat, as well as in Tagesspiegel is reported.

The questions whether yellow hair also has to give up his direct mandate in the Pankow constituency are still open. Party members warn of having to condemn him prematurely, while the excitement about the allegations within the party increases. The procedure at the ombudsman should ensure clarity, but the excitement and uncertainty about the nomination for the choice will remain noticeable. Meanwhile, the Berlin Greens voted Lisa Paus as her top candidate and voted Andreas Audretch in second list position, while quite a few question the future of yellow hair in the party.