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Germany: CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid surrogacy controversy

Deutsche Welle Saturday 18 July 2026, 12:03 UTC 1 min read
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PoliticsGermany Germany: CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid surrogacy controversy July 18, 2026Advertisement Jens Spahn, the head of the ruling conservative bloc in the German parliament, stepped down on Saturday amid a controversy surrounding his decision to have a child via surrogacy. The resignation was requested by Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU). Surrogacy is not permitted in Germany and the CDU opposes its legalization.

PoliticsGermany Germany: CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid surrogacy controversy July 18, 2026Advertisement Jens Spahn, the head of the ruling conservative bloc in the German parliament, stepped down on Saturday amid a controversy surrounding his decision to have a child via surrogacy. The resignation was requested by Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU). Surrogacy is not permitted in Germany and the CDU opposes its legalization. Spahn and his husband had their child through a surrogate mother in the United States. More to come...
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