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German politician steps down over surrogacy controversy
The article confirmed that Jens Spahn, the leader of the Christian Union parliamentary group, resigned from his position following controversy over his and his wife's use of a "surrogacy" arrangement in the United States to have a child. His resignation came after he became the father of a child named George, born to an American surrogate mother, and was forced to acknowledge that his personal life as a husband and parent conflicts with his political role. Criticism and opposition intensified from the Christian Democratic Union and other opposition parties, given that surrogacy is prohibited in Germany, while Spahn utilized the legal option abroad. He justified his actions by saying he was trying to maintain his humanity and adhere to his values despite public pressure. Chancellor Merz stated that the party would review the matter and reaffirmed its opposition to legalizing surrogacy in Germany.
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