Gay German MP Resigns over Becoming Father via Surrogacy
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German Christian Democrat Jens Spahn had great political power and even greater political ambitions - he led the ruling Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) faction in the Bundestag and was constantly being considered for the chancellorship. However, he was thrown off the political career ladder by a huge scandal over his family fortune.
German MP leader forced to resign after becoming a father via surrogacy
Jens Spahn, the chair of the CDU/CSU group in the Bundestag, admitted having underestimated the impact of his decision, as surrogacy remains banned in Germany and his party is staunchly opposed to it.
Jens Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Germany, is stepping down after having a son via surrogacy, something that is prohibited in Germany itself.
Gay German MP resigns over becoming father via surrogacy
Andrew M Potts The openly gay parliamentary leader of Germany’s ruling conservative bloc, Jens Spahn, has resigned after becoming a father via surrogacy […] The post Gay German MP resigns over becoming father via surrogacy appeared first on QNews.
This is a story making headlines in Germany. Yens Spahn, the chairman of the conservative CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has had to resign. He and his husband had a child through surrogacy in the United States. The problem: the practice is illegal in Germany, and for years he has represented the most conservative wing of his party, opposed to surrogacy. Details from Caroline du Bled, France 24's correspondent in Berlin.
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