Chania The business of fertility – egg donation and surrogacy in Europe DW Documentary -

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23 Aug 202303:32

Summary

TLDRIn Germany, where surrogacy and egg donation are illegal, many couples seeking to have children turn to fertility clinics abroad. The video follows a journalist's investigation into surrogacy in Crete, Greece, where surrogates are compensated significantly, with the total cost ranging between 78,000-85,000 Euros. Although surrogates are primarily motivated by money, Greek law ensures parental rights for intended parents. The documentary highlights the ethical concerns surrounding surrogacy as a commercial enterprise, revealing both the financial motivations involved and the moral dilemmas posed by the practice.

Takeaways

  • 😀 One in six couples in Germany struggle with infertility, leading many to seek help abroad due to strict surrogacy laws in Germany.
  • 😔 Surrogacy and egg donation are illegal in Germany, causing couples to explore fertility options in other countries.
  • 🇬🇷 Greece has become a destination for reproductive tourism, offering surrogacy services with a legal framework that ensures parental rights for intended parents.
  • 💰 The cost of surrogacy in Greece ranges from 78,000 to 85,000 Euros, with a significant portion going to the surrogate mother (20,000-25,000 Euros).
  • 💵 The surrogate mother receives monthly payments of up to 1,000 Euros, plus an additional 10,000 to 15,000 Euros upon the baby’s birth.
  • 💬 Some medical professionals in Greece openly acknowledge that surrogates are primarily motivated by financial compensation.
  • 😳 Ethical concerns arise as surrogacy in Greece is seen by some as exploiting vulnerable women for financial gain, contrary to human dignity and morality.
  • 🏛️ The Vice President of Greece’s National Authority for Assisted Reproduction, Katarina Fontadaki, expresses concern over the commercialization of surrogacy in the country.
  • 💸 The significant fees associated with surrogacy in Greece (up to 85,000 Euros) are seen as excessive by some experts in the field.
  • 🔍 The video raises questions about the ethics and potential exploitation involved in the surrogacy industry, particularly in reproductive tourism destinations like Greece.

Q & A

  • Why are many couples in Germany unable to have children?

    -One in six couples in Germany face infertility issues, making it difficult for them to have children.

  • What legal challenges do couples in Germany face when considering surrogacy?

    -Surrogacy, as well as the use of donor eggs, is illegal in Germany, which forces many couples to seek help abroad.

  • Why do couples turn to Greece for surrogacy?

    -Greece offers a legal advantage for couples using surrogacy, as Greek law guarantees parental rights to parents before the pregnancy begins.

  • What was the cost of surrogacy mentioned in the transcript?

    -The cost of surrogacy in Greece for the couple in the transcript would range between 78,000 and 85,000 Euros.

  • What does the surrogate in Greece receive for her involvement?

    -The surrogate receives 20,000 to 25,000 Euros for her services, plus an additional 10,000 to 15,000 Euros upon the birth of the child.

  • How does the fertility clinic describe the surrogate’s motivation?

    -The fertility clinic describes the surrogate's motivation as financial, stating that she does it for the money and suggests no emotional bond should be formed with her.

  • How did the Greek Vice President of the National Authority of Assisted Reproduction react to the claims of high payments to surrogates?

    -The Vice President, Katarina Fontadaki, was shocked by the claims and insisted that payments should not exceed 10,000 to 20,000 Euros, calling higher sums immoral and exploitative.

  • What does Katarina Fontadaki say about the legality of payments to surrogates in Greece?

    -Fontadaki states that payments to surrogates of 10,000 to 20,000 Euros are legal, but anything beyond that, such as 30,000 Euros, would be a violation of human dignity and morality.

  • How did the reporter feel about the situation they encountered in Greece?

    -The reporter felt shocked and disturbed by the commercialization of surrogacy, where clinics treated the process as a business and exploited prospective parents.

  • What was the overall issue raised about reproductive tourism in Greece?

    -The script raises concerns about how reproductive tourism in Greece has led to the exploitation of both surrogates and prospective parents, turning surrogacy into a business rather than a regulated service.

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