Spahn's Surrogacy Scandal: A Test of German Politics Jens Spahn, the Christian Democrat politician, is facing calls to resign over his decision to use a surrogate mother in the US to become a father.
The controversy has exposed a deep seated issue within Germany's politics, with many questioning the hypocrisy of Spahn's actions.
As parliamentary group leader of the Christian Democrats and Christian Social Union, Spahn has consistently advocated for a ban on surrogacy within Germany.