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Belgium abolishes anonymous sperm donation

Belgium abolishes anonymous sperm donation

Belgium is ending mandatory anonymity for sperm donors following a decision by the country's Council of Ministers. The new legislation aims to make it easier for donor-conceived children to access information about their biological parents, even if the donor initially wished to remain anonymous.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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