An August Neighbor-to-Neighbor Lecture Series! This program comes our way from long-time Grafton resident, Liisa Kissel who will be moderating the panel discussion.
The European Union's attention will be increasingly on the United States as the November elections approach, but what exactly do our European allies think about events on the world stage such as: the war in Ukraine, refugees, Russia, political trends, recent elections in France and the UK, as well as the upcoming U.S. elections?
Join us for an illuminating panel discussion on these topics with two German journalists, Bettina Musall and Werner Kilz. Both presenters have had long and distinguished careers with Der Spiegel, the leading German newsweekly. Grafton resident Liisa Kissel, who is originally from Finland and lived in Germany for several years, will be moderator.
This will be a fascinating evening, spotlighting international relations, trends, conflicts, politics and the mood in Germany--a close neighbor of Ukraine-- and winding up with a focus on the upcoming elections in the U.S. There will be time reserved for audience Q & A.
Seating is limited and will fill up quickly. Make sure to contact us so we can save you a seat. Light refreshments will be available, our space is fully accessible, and we now have air conditioning.
Contact: librarian@graftonpubliclibrary.org for more information or to register in advance.
Full biographies for the presenters and our moderator are below:
Liisa Kissel
Originally from Finland, Liisa is a long-time resident of Grafton, Vermont. Previously she lived in Germany for several years. She was educated in Finland and the U.S. and worked in management and consulting positions in both for-profit and non-profit sectors in Europe and the U.S.
Bettina Musall
Journalist Bettina Musall worked for 36 years at Der Spiegel, the leading German newsweekly. She covered politics, public affairs, society, education and culture. She co-authored several books published by Der Spiegel. Her latest book "Das kann gut werden" ("It can turn out all right"), published in 2023 by Random House, examines the options and life choices a of retirees. Her interests include theater, movies and sports. She lives in Munich and co-owns with her son Leo the Pettengill Schoolhouse in Grafton.
Werner Kilz
In his long and distinguished journalistic career Werner Kilz served as editor-in-chief of both Der Spiegel, the leading German newsweekly, and Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Munich daily newspaper. Since 2019 he hosts the political talk show "Sonntags-Stammtisch" on Bavarian TV. Widely recognized as an expert on German politics, he is the author of three books and is the recipient of several awards in journalism and literature. He lives in Munich and part-time in Italy and is most passionate about soccer.