German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Summary
Jens Spahn, a German politician, resigned as leader of his party’s parliamentary group after facing criticism for using a surrogate mother abroad, which conflicts with Germany’s ban on surrogacy. Although surrogacy is illegal in Germany, raising a child born through surrogacy abroad is allowed, but Spahn’s actions caused controversy because his party supports the ban.Key Facts
- Jens Spahn, 46, is a politician from Germany’s Christian Democrat party (CDU).
- Surrogacy is banned in Germany and can lead to up to three years in prison or a fine.
- Spahn and his husband became parents through surrogacy in the United States.
- Spahn previously opposed legalizing surrogacy in Germany and supported the ban.
- He said his family life conflicted with his political role, prompting his resignation.
- CDU leader Chancellor Friedrich Merz approved Spahn’s resignation and will find a replacement.
- Critics said Spahn acted against German law and party principles by using surrogacy abroad.
- Other European countries like France, Spain, and Italy also ban surrogacy or restrict it.
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