Elisabeth Selbert in Hof: Salon evening about equality and democracy

An evening about Elisabeth Selbert, equality, and democratic language power

The city library of Hof dedicates a special salon evening on September 30, 2026, to one of the most influential women in post-war German history: Dr. Elisabeth Selbert. The evening does not focus solely on retrospection but on lively encounters, conversation, and the question of what her political determination means today.

A woman who made constitutional history

Elisabeth Selbert is among the four mothers of the Basic Law. Her persistent efforts made the sentence 'Men and women are equal' a fundamental principle of the Federal Republic. Particularly at a time when equality is being publicly debated again, her work gains special relevance. The event brings to light a historical figure whose influence extends far beyond the classical biography.

Salon format with conversation, performance, and contemporary relevance

The evening is designed as an open, performative, and informative format. Franziska Fröhlich will guide the program, connecting historical perspectives with an accessible, culturally rich approach. This creates a reading atmosphere in the broader sense: not a stiff lecture room, but a literarily and politically charged space where language, memory, and discussion interweave.

Equality as a contemporary issue

Particularly enticing is the look at the questions the evening raises: Where does society stand on equality today? Which role models shape our thinking? What roles do education, attitude, and democratic opposition play? The salon evening connects historical education with cultural contemporary analysis and makes Selbert's legacy as a figure of democratic awakening newly tangible.

A venue with literary and cultural profile

The city library of Hof provides the appropriate setting: a public cultural venue that brings together literature, debate, and reading promotion. The intimate atmosphere of a library enhances the impact of such an evening because here knowledge, encounter, and concentrated attention naturally converge.

Those interested in political education, German contemporary history, and strong female figures will experience an evening with substance and resonance. The salon evening invites attendees to not only get to know Elisabeth Selbert but to take her attitude as a living impulse for the present.

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Sources:

• City of Hof – Events in the City Library of Hof
• City of Hof – City Library of Hof
• German Biography – Selbert, Elisabeth
• Federal Agency for Civic Education – Elisabeth Selbert