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German politician Jens Spahn, a prominent Christian Democrat, shocked the public by announcing he and his husband welcomed a baby via surrogate in the U.S.—despite surrogacy being illegal in Germany, a policy he once supported. The backlash is swift and fierce, with critics calling it a double standard and some demanding he step down. He’s not alone: fellow CDU member Hendrik Streeck also used surrogacy abroad earlier this year, revealing how many German couples turn to overseas options. While Spahn previously voiced personal doubts about “rented wombs,” the controversy underscores a growing tension between personal choice and political principle. Meanwhile, Europe’s legal landscape is shifting—France now recognizes foreign surrogacy-born children, while Italy bans overseas surrogacy for its citizens. Spahn’s party reaffirmed its opposition to surrogacy as a commercial practice, leaving the political fallout of his personal decision still unfolding.

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