The Surrogate State of Affairs in Germany Jens Spahn's sudden resignation as chair of the CDU parliamentary group has brought a controversy to light, one that raises questions about accountability and hypocrisy.
At its heart lies a fundamental issue: can those who govern with zeal for laws they don't want others to follow be trusted to lead by their own example?
Spahn's decision to have a child via surrogacy in the United States, despite his party's opposition to the practice, has sparked outrage and accusations of hypocrisy.