DossierPoliticsGermanyUpdated July 18, 2026

Jens Spahn

Jens Spahn

Jens Spahn is a German politician belonging to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and serves as the leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group (Unionsfraktionschef). He became known internationally after having a child via surrogacy in the United States, a practice prohibited under German law, which led to accusations of hypocrisy given his party's opposition to surrogacy legalization. Spahn has been active in federal politics for several years, holding various leadership roles within the CDU.

Country
Germany
Field
Politics
Leaning
Centre-right
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Political leaning

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ProgressiveConservative

Why we place them here

  • The CDU, Spahn's party, opposes the legalization of surrogacy in Germany, indicating a socially conservative stance. [1]

Record

  • Controversy

    Surrogacy and double moral accusation

    Jens Spahn faced criticism for using surrogacy in the United States while his party (CDU) opposes legalizing surrogacy in Germany, leading to accusations of hypocrisy.

Affiliations

  • CDU

    Jens Spahn is affiliated with CDU.

  • CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group

    Jens Spahn is affiliated with CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group.

Sources

  1. [1]n-tv.de
  2. [2]Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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