Lunch Talk for Mothers in Politics

Mothers have enough on their plates—and then add politics to the mix? Yes! But not alone. That’s why Cécile Weidhofer and Sarah Zöllner bring politically active and/or interested mothers together for digital lunches. We talk about the juggling act between meetings, daycare pickups, and care work, the lack of understanding from family or colleagues, and how frustrating long-winded council meetings can be. But we also talk about how great it is to be able to make a difference. How valuable the perspectives of mothers in politics are—and how necessary. We speak openly about everything that moves us: what’s going well—and what’s truly exhausting.

Expect expert insights, nationwide networking across party lines, and, above all, a safe space for honest exchange. Because one thing is clear: more mothers in politics require better structures—not more endurance. A conversation series for mothers who are involved in politics or want to learn more about it. Exchange, inspiration, and networking—during your lunch break!

When? Date: April 29, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Who? Mothers who are politically active or want to become so
Where? Online (Zoom)

This event is part of a conversation series for mothers in politics and is hosted by EAF Berlin.

Registration:

You can register for the event here: https://eveeno.com/180327610

About the moderators:

Cécile Weidhofer is a Director at EAF Berlin and heads the Politics & International division. Her focus is on cross-party work with full-time and volunteer local politicians, as well as with municipalities and political parties. She is a co-author of the publication "Politics with Kids – Best Practices for Balancing Family, Career, and Local Political Office” and co-editor of the anthology “Too Different for Power – How Courageous Women Fight for Equality in Politics”. She was active in party and local politics in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and now lives with her family in Brandenburg.

Sarah Zöllner is a freelance journalist and author focusing on family and social issues. She writes for outlets including Spiegel Online and ELTERN about work-life balance, caregiving, and empowering single parents. As the author of the books “Mütter. Macht. Politik. – Ein Aufruf!” (2023) and “Mütter in die Politik!” (2025), as well as co-founder of the action and networking platform muetter-macht-politik.de she is also socially committed to advocating for the interests of mothers and caregivers. She lives near Heidelberg with her two sons.