What's going on at German research institutes? Shocking abuse of graduate students

I recently watched a scathing investigative documentary by Deutsche Welle exposing widespread issues at Germany’s prestigious Max Planck Institutes. The report detailed cases of bullying, harassment, and racial and sexual discrimination, all of which have led many young researchers (PhDs and PostDocs) to leave their positions, often carrying lasting trauma from their experiences. At the same time, I’ve heard firsthand accounts from colleagues who completed their PhDs at various German research institutes, where intense pressure and fear of making mistakes drove some researchers to forge results. The toxic environment in some labs, where students are effectively at the mercy of their supervisors, seems to be a major problem...especially in lab-based, experimental sciences. Beyond the abuse, the working conditions for PhD students in Germany are notoriously poor. Many are paid only 60% of a salary despite working well over 100%. This kind of exploitation is one of the main reasons I chose to pursue my PhD in a different country, where I was paid a full salary, had stable working hours, and received benefits. Something I firmly believe should be a standard for all young scientists contributing valuable intellectual labor. I know this isn’t the case everywhere in Germany, but it does seem to be a systemic issue in certain fields and institutes. I’m curious: What have your experiences been as PhD students or staff at German research institutes? Is this still the norm?