MedScape | September 12, 2025
Surrogacy is currently illegal in France, but the return of a former prime minister to the political stage could change that. Gabriel Attal has launched an effort to explore surrogacy within his political party with the possibility of updating the party’s platform before the next presidential election.
Modern Diplomacy | October 30, 2024
Surrogacy continues to be banned or restricted in many countries, in part due to concerns related to child welfare and exploitation of surrogates. With shifting social norms related to family structure, some countries are reconsidering their regulation around surrogacy.
Progress Educational Trust | September 25, 2023
With the growing global demand for surrogacy, and a narrowing range of options as countries close their doors to foreigners seeking surrogates, intended parents are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate cross-border surrogacy arrangements in an ethical way.
By Elizabeth Pineau | Reuters | January 22, 2020
Until now, France has had some of western Europe’s strictest rules governing medically assisted pregnancies. As this article explains, this bill will soften some restriction, although France will not pay for the treatment through it’s social security program.
