Overview
- Health Minister Nina Warken said she wants regulated access in Germany so couples no longer need to seek egg donation abroad.
- She proposes allowing donation of eggs already retrieved during fertility treatment to avoid new extractions.
- She will consult Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig and Family Minister Karin Prien on options for a legal change.
- Egg donation remains banned in Germany due to donor safety risks and ethical concerns about children having two biological mothers.
- The coalition agreement contains no commitment on this issue, while a 2024 expert commission recommended conditional legalization and Warken describes her approach as restrictive.