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German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: Jens Spahn resigned after criticism over his use of a surrogate despite backing a ban.
WHO: Jens Spahn
WHAT: Resigned over controversy involving his use of a surrogate and criticism tied to a surrogacy ban he previously supported.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 11:23 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: He faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, despite previously backing a ban on surrogacy.
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