German politician resigns over surrogacy scandal

German politician Jens Spahn, a member of the CDU party and formerly the country's health minister, is stepping down from his political position amid a surrogacy scandal. The decision comes after revelations that Spahn used a surrogate mother in the United States to have a child, a move that contradicts his previous stance against legalizing surrogacy in Germany.

In a letter to his colleagues, obtained by German media, Spahn explained his reasoning for resignation. "In the last few days, I have realized that my personal happiness in forming a family with my husband and becoming a father is incompatible with my political office," the letter stated, according to Deutsche Welle.

Spahn, who is considered a close associate of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has been a prominent figure in German politics. His resignation highlights a personal conflict between his private life and his public policy positions.

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In the last few days, I have realized that my personal happiness in forming a family with my husband and becoming a father is incompatible with my political office.