French Minister supports surrogacy

Olivier Dussopt, the Minister of Labour in the Élisabeth Borne government, is busy these days. The pension reforms, which raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, are a thorn in the side of many French citizens who took to the streets. These protests often resulted in violent clashes with the police.

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Amidst the social unrest in his country, Mr Dussopt did an interview with the LGBT magazine Têtu (Stubborn). While assuring that this interview was not a political diversion, the Minister spoke with the magazine about his sexual orientation. According to him, it is neither a secret nor a subject. However, Mr Dussopt then denounced the attacks towards him in recent weeks. "I can assure you that in the insults I have received for a few weeks, there are many homophobic remarks."

Abuse

Mr Dussopt, who supports marriage for all and assisted reproduction for lesbian couples, also says to support surrogacy. However, according to him, a legal framework with supervision is needed. "Disreputable systems with abuses of precariousness exist, and framing this practice would make it possible to fight against them."

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In France, surrogacy is currently banned in all forms. According to President Macron, surrogacy is a red line that should never be crossed. Mr Dussopt acknowledges that his view forms a minority in the Borne government. "However, that does not change my opinion."

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