German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child
Summary
German politician Jens Spahn and his husband became parents using a surrogate mother in the US, even though surrogacy is banned in Germany. This has caused criticism and calls for Spahn to resign because he had previously opposed legalizing surrogacy in his own country.Key Facts
- Jens Spahn is a leading member of Germany’s Christian Democrat party.
- Surrogacy is illegal in Germany and punishable by up to three years in prison or a fine.
- Spahn and his husband used surrogacy abroad, where it is legal, to have a child.
- Spahn has supported the ban on surrogacy and rejected proposals to relax the law.
- Other countries like France and Italy also ban surrogacy, though rules differ about children born abroad.
- Some politicians from Spahn’s party and others say he acted with double standards.
- Critics argue politicians should follow the rules they promote and explain if they do not.
- Conservative colleagues said Spahn should resign because his actions conflict with his political stance.
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