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

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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