German Politician Jens Spahn Resigns Amid Surrogacy Hypocrisy Controversy

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German politician Jens Spahn has resigned following public backlash over his personal use of a surrogate mother. The controversy stems from the fact that Spahn had previously supported a ban on surrogacy in Germany. His decision to use the very practice he once opposed drew widespread criticism and calls for his resignation. The case has reignited debate in Germany around the ethics and legality of surrogacy.

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