Jens Spahn Resigns From CDU Leadership Following Surrogacy Backlash
Spahn stepped down as the parliamentary group leader for the Christian Democratic Union on Saturday. The move followed intense public criticism regarding a child born to a surrogate mother in the United States. While surrogacy is common in some countries, the practice remains prohibited under German law. Critics within and outside his party accused Spahn of hypocrisy because the CDU officially supports the domestic ban. The controversy upended German politics as Spahn was a close ally of party leader Friedrich Merz. His departure comes after calls for his resignation grew throughout the week. Spahn previously held a senior leadership position and served as the nation's health minister. His exit highlights the ongoing legal and ethical debate surrounding reproductive rights in Germany.
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