German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

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Jens Spahn has resigned as the parliamentary group leader of Germany's governing coalition due to accusations of hypocrisy regarding his use of a surrogate mother. Surrogacy is illegal in Germany, a stance supported by Spahn's Christian Democrat party. Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Spahn's decision was 'right' and 'inevitable,' emphasizing the importance of credibility in politics. Alexander Hoffmann is expected to take over Spahn's duties until a successor is appointed.