German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child
German politician Jens Spahn is facing calls to resign after revealing he used a surrogate mother in the US to have a child. Critics argue this demonstrates double standards, as Spahn has previously supported Germany's strict ban on surrogacy.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing ethical and legal debate regarding surrogacy laws in Europe and the expectations of political consistency.
Image source, Tristar Media/Getty Images Image caption, Jens Spahn (R) is accused of adopting double standards as he has opposed legalising surrogacy in the past
The article presents both the criticism and the context of the legal situation in Germany without taking a side.
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