Surrogacy. Ukraine offers it, Poland does not regulate it, and lawyers are warning about a legal loophole

Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026

Gazeta Wyborcza

Debate surrounds Ukrainian surrogacy clinics marketing to Poland amid legal gaps and ethical concerns globally.

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Ukrainians plan to organize surrogacy fairs in Warsaw, despite human trafficking being illegal in Poland and resulting in a prosecutor’s investigation. These plans were met with strong opposition from conservative figures who view children as not commodities. The Ukrainian clinic BioTexCom offers commercial surrogacy packages ranging from 36.9 to 56.9 thousand euros, which is legal and regulated in Ukraine for foreigners. Experts argue that surrogacy should not be equated with human trafficking; the issue lies in Poland’s lack of regulation, creating a legal loophole where the procedure is neither legal nor illegal. While some view commercial models as exploitative, others point to the need for proper regulation rather than prohibition. Internationally, various countries have different stances on surrogacy, ranging from outright bans (e.g., Germany, Italy) to regulated altruistic practices (e.g., UK), and even grey areas (e.g., Czech Republic). Greece is noted as a country with clear regulations, though it has seen issues with organized crime exploiting the sector. Legal experts suggest that while promoting foreign legal services might be permissible under certain European court precedents, ethical concerns about commercialization remain paramount, stressing the need for thoughtful legislation.

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