THE EUROPEAN Parliament has been accused of being a "hotbed of sexual harassment" after a string of MEPs accused politicians of inappropriate behaviour.

After the Harvey Weinstein scandal engulfed Hollywood last week, now politicians in Brussels say there is a problem at the heart of the European Union too.

3 Women who have worked in the European Parliament have come forward to describe allegations of sexual harassment Credit: EPA

More than a dozen women accused politicians of groping, stalking, harassment, and treating them like meat, a Sunday Times investigation revealed.

One assistant revealed that a senior MEP masturbated in front of a young assistant, and another aide told of how they were groped.

And one said how a leading German MEP "stalked her" in meetings and made repeated advances towards her.

She said that the parliament is “an absolute hotbed of harassment”, because MEPs are “not accountable to anyone”.

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Another described the "humiliation" of being perceived "like a piece of meat" by MEPs.

One woman said it was "a question of power" because they feel they can hire and fire assistants whenever they want.

The newspaper has kept the victims and alleged offenders anonymous - as none of them have reported them to the police and they do not wish to risk their careers.

But they said the scandal over the shamed Hollywood director Harvey Weinstein encouraged them to speak out at behaviour that's even closer to home.

The 65-year-old had been attending an outpatient facility in an undisclosed location after being accused of sexual harassment and assault by dozens of women.

But he's reportedly finished his addiction rehab after just seven DAYS.

His £9m Hamptons estate has also been yanked off the market after reports that it's "too toxic" to sell.

The Sun has reached out to the European Parliament for comment on the reports.

3 Harvey Weinstein scandal encouraged women to speak out about their harassment in the European Parliament Credit: Getty - Contributor