1. Introductory remarks on the concept of surrogacy. – 2. Surrogacy arrangements under Austrian Law. – 3. Legal parenthood through cross-border surrogacy. – 3.1. Recognition of foreign status decisions in Austria. – 3.2. Surrogacy cases before Central European Supreme Courts. – 3.3. Case law of the European Court of Human Rights. – 3.4. D.Comment on the Current Situation in Austria. – 5. Conclusions.