German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
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"I have realised that my personal happiness - founding a family together with my husband and becoming a father - is not compatible with my political office."
— Jens Spahn , Politician
"Credibility is the highest asset in politics."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"Jens Spahn's decision deserves the utmost respect."
— Alexander Hoffmann , Politician
Key People
Alexander Hoffmann is the head of the Christian Social Union parliamentary group.
Daniel Funke is the husband of Jens Spahn.
German Chancellor.
Leader of the CDU's parliamentary group and a prominent member of the Christian Democratic Party.
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Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
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