The European baby: An egg cell from Spain, sperm from Denmark

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025

Der Standard

EU fertility treatments vary; couples seek more liberal laws abroad for assisted reproduction.

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Many couples seeking children travel to other EU countries for fertility treatments because the laws there are more liberal and present fewer obstacles. Reproductive medicine is regulated differently in almost every EU country. For example, a couple used egg donation from Estonia to have their daughter, as the partner had both ovaries removed. While egg donation is permitted in Austria since 2015, there are few donors available because monetary compensation for an egg or commercial mediation is prohibited, leading the couple to seek options outside of Austria within the EU.

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