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Jens Spahn Resigns as CDU/CSU Parliamentary Leader Over U.S. Surrogacy

His use of an American surrogate clashes with his past opposition to surrogacy and risks prompting a cabinet and parliamentary leadership reshuffle.

Jens Spahn Resigns as CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group Leader

Jens Spahn Resigns as CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group Leader

Jens Spahn Resigns as CDU/CSU Parliamentary Leader

CDU Parliamentary Leader Faces Calls to Resign After U.S. Surrogate Birth

Jens Spahn Becomes Father After US Surrogacy

Assam Budget Moves to Bar Polygamists From Welfare and Fire Government Employees

Senate Approves 'Pix Pensão' Law to Automate Alimony Transfers

Government Opens Consultation to Give Cohabiting Couples New Inheritance and Property Rights

Argentina Expands Stadium Entry Ban to Child‑Support Debtors as Brazilian Lawmakers Propose Similar Bills

Swedish Parliament Bans Cousin and Close‑Kin Marriages

Germany Proposes Faster Divorces and New Court Protections for Domestic‑violence Victims

Taliban Publishes Family Law That Validates Some Child Marriages and Silent ‘Consent’

Hubig Opens Door to 'Only Yes Means Yes' and Plans Divorce Reforms for Abuse Survivors

Germany Moves to Curb Abusive Parents’ Contact Rights in Family Law Overhaul

Osaka High Court Says Binary-Only Family Registry Violates Equality Clause

Spain Approves Overhaul of Child-Protection Law, Making Children’s Voices Mandatory

Kehoe Signs Missouri Law Ending Pregnancy-Based Divorce Delays

Brazilian Senate Approves Shared Pet Custody After Breakups

Madrid Unveils Draft to Count 12-Week Pregnancies for Family Benefits