A senior ally of German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has resigned following controversy over a surrogate baby. The resignation came under media and political pressure, highlighting internal tensions within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The incident may affect Merz's standing as he prepares for potential leadership roles.
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Senior Merz ally Spahn resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate…
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