In a surprising move, Jens Spahn, a prominent right-wing politician in Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has announced his resignation from politics following revelations about his personal life. The news broke after Spahn, a former Health Minister, publicly disclosed that he had used a surrogate mother in the United States to become a father. The decision to share this information has sparked a heated debate in Germany, with many questioning the motivations behind Spahn's choice to go public with this highly personal detail. As Spahn steps down, questions are being raised about the implications of his resignation on the future of the CDU and the country's politics.
CDU rightwinger Jens Spahn steps down after revealing he used a surrogate mother in the US to become a father