The Free Democratic Party (FDP) in Germany is pushing for the legalization of egg donations, a practice currently prohibited in the country.

FDP legal expert Katrin Helling-Plahr is advocating for a cross-party initiative to draft legislation that would allow egg donations, aiming to help couples struggling with infertility.

The proposal follows recommendations from a commission suggesting that egg donations could be permitted under certain conditions, such as ensuring the child's right to know their biological origins.

Justice Minister Marco Buschmann supports the initiative, seeing potential for its approval before the 2025 federal elections.

The move seeks to align Germany with most EU countries where egg donation is legal, while maintaining high ethical standards.