A major scandal has erupted within Germany's Green Party, involving false allegations of sexual harassment against Berlin MP Stefan Gelbhaar.

Investigations revealed that the accusations, which led to Gelbhaar losing his candidacy, were fabricated by Shirin Kreße, a local Green Party politician.

Kreße has since resigned and left the party.

The incident has raised questions about internal party dynamics and the handling of such allegations.

Critics argue that the party's response lacked due diligence, damaging its credibility.

The scandal has also sparked broader debates about the misuse of harassment claims and their impact on genuine victims.