German Health Minister Jens Spahn Resigns After Surrogacy Reveal, Defying National Ban

Jens Spahn, Germany’s health minister, is a senior figure in Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party. He announced that his child was born through a surrogate arrangement. Surrogacy is prohibited under German law. The revelation sparked immediate political backlash. Party leaders demanded accountability for violating the ban. Facing pressure, Spahn announced his resignation from the ministerial post. His departure marks a rare scandal affecting the governing coalition. Observers will watch how the party restructures and addresses the controversy.