Jens Spahn, the parliamentary head of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU faction, resigned on Saturday amid mounting pressure over his use of a surrogate mother in the US despite a surrogacy ban in Germany. Spahn and his husband welcomed the child earlier this week, sparking criticisms of hypocrisy and double standards. The resignation marks a significant blow to Merz’s government, as Spahn was a key figure in the conservative bloc. Critics argue that Spahn’s actions expose a culture of elite impunity, while supporters say he stepped down to protect the party’s integrity. The controversy has reignited debates about Germany’s restrictive surrogacy laws and whether they should be reformed.
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