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Supporting Jens Spahn's Right to Surrogacy: A Call for Modern Family Law

Published July 26, 2026 at 7:02 AM UTC

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Jens Spahn's decision to use surrogacy should be seen as a personal family choice, not a political scandal. Germany's ban on surrogacy is outdated and ignores the realities of modern families, especially for same-sex couples. Spahn followed the law by going to the United States, where surrogacy is legal and regulated. His case exposes the hypocrisy of a system that forces citizens to travel abroad for reproductive options, often at great expense and risk. The CDU politician is being held to a double standard: other politicians have used assisted reproduction without backlash. The controversy distracts from more pressing issues, such as reforming Germany's family policies to support all parents. Instead of criticizing Spahn, lawmakers should debate legalizing surrogacy under strict regulations to prevent exploitation and ensure safety. Countries like Portugal and the UK have shown that regulated surrogacy works. Spahn's experience could be a catalyst for much-needed legal change. The real scandal is that German law lags behind societal needs, penalizing loving parents who only want to start a family.