Jens Spahn steps down from CDU leadership roles due to controversy over US surrogacy
Jens Spahn is resigning from multiple CDU leadership roles due to a controversy involving US surrogacy practices. This followed his resignation as the parliamentary group leader over debates contradicting German law. Despite these exits, he managed to keep his Bundestag mandate.
Jens Spahn is stepping down from several leadership positions within the CDU due to a controversy surrounding US surrogacy practices. This resignation is two-fold: First, he resigned as the chairman of the CDU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, a step triggered by an intense internal debate because the topic contradicts current German legislation. The resulting pressure led to his resignation as the parliamentary group leader. Furthermore, he announced that he will not run for the chairmanship of the CDU district association Münsterland. The latest developments suggest that Spahn is considering another resignation stemming from the US surrogacy scandal. Despite these resignations, he managed to retain his mandate in the Bundestag. It is important to note that surrogacy is illegal in Germany and rejected by the CDU. Such resignations are not the first; Spahn was already the subject of previous controversies, including in connection with mask procurement during the pandemic.