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German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

BBC News·July 18, 2026
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

German politician Jens Spahn has resigned due to controversy surrounding his use of a surrogate to have a child. Spahn had previously supported a ban on surrogacy, leading to criticism of hypocrisy. His resignation comes after facing intense scrutiny over the issue, which sparked a national debate on surrogacy laws in Germany. The controversy ultimately led to Spahn's decision to step down from his position.

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