Nuclear Family, Nuclear Laws: Cross-border Italian Surrogacy Ban sparks worry for LGBT families

On October 16, 2024 , the Italian government passed a cross-border surrogacy ban, criminalizing anyone who seeks to have a child through surrogate parents outside of the country. While officials have argued this prevents the exploitation of women, others have worried about the impact on LGBT families and their lack of options to legally start families.

EuropeBy Isabel ChambersApril 25, 2025Surrogacy, Italy, Meloni, LGBT, civil rights, LGBT rights, family