Lunch talk for mothers in politics in October

Mothers have enough on their plates – and then take on politics, too? Yes! But not alone. That is why Cécile Weidhofer and Sarah Zöllner bring politically engaged and/or interested mothers together for digital lunches.

The format thrives on the energy, experience, and expertise of the group. Participants bring their own topics, questions, challenges, or successes – or simply listen in.

Whether it’s the juggling act between meetings, daycare pickups, and care work, a lack of understanding from colleagues, or frustrating council sessions – or even the good feeling of being able to make a difference and making the valuable perspectives of mothers in politics visible. Everything has a place here: what is going well, what is exhausting, what is encouraging, or what is sometimes frustrating.

Cécile Weidhofer (EAF Berlin) and Sarah Zöllner (journalist & author) moderate the exchange, providing space to talk, listen, laugh, vent, and empower – and they document best practices that can be useful for everyone. Together, we create a safe space where experiences are shared and new ideas for better structures are developed.

Register here

https://eveeno.com/285832579

Further dates

• December 3, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

For whom: Mothers who are politically active or want to become so
Location: Online (Zoom)

Hosts

Cécile Weidhofer is a Director at EAF Berlin and is responsible for 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 "With Children in Politics – Best Practices for Balancing Family, Career, and Local Political Volunteering" 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 balancing family and career, care work, and supporting single parents. As the author of the books "Mütter.Macht.Politik. – Ein Aufruf!" (2023) and "Mütter in die Politik!" (2025), as well as co-initiator of the action and networking platform muetter-macht-politik.de, she is also socially committed to the interests of mothers and people who provide care work. She lives near Heidelberg with her two sons.

This event is organized by EAF Berlin.