Germany’s CDU party chair resigns after using surrogacy to become parent
Summary
Jens Spahn, a German politician and chair of the CDU party, resigned after using surrogacy in the US to become a parent, despite his party's strict opposition and Germany’s ban on surrogacy. His decision led to criticism over hypocrisy, as he had previously opposed surrogacy and the CDU maintained the ban while his child was being carried abroad.Key Facts
- Jens Spahn used a surrogate mother in the US to have a child with his husband.
- Surrogacy is illegal in Germany and can lead to prison or fines.
- Spahn had previously criticized surrogacy publicly and supported the ban as a CDU politician.
- The CDU party voted in February to keep the surrogacy ban.
- Spahn faced criticism for acting against the rules he supported politically.
- Several CDU members called for his resignation due to lost credibility and double standards.
- Spahn resigned as chair of the CDU parliamentary group, stating family happiness conflicted with his political role.
- CDU leader Friedrich Merz said Spahn’s resignation was necessary to maintain political credibility.
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