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Merz ally Jens Spahn steps down over surrogacy row
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: Jens Spahn is stepping down amid controversy over having a child via a surrogate mother.
WHO: Jens Spahn
WHAT: Steps down as a key ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz amid surrogacy controversy.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: The decision to have a child via a surrogate mother sparked controversy.
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