Woman stands in German council election aged 100
Lisel Heise runs for local grassroots group after realising her age ‘gives me the chance to say something’
For most people, reaching 100 would be reason enough to put one’s feet up and take things easy, but Lisel Heise has other ideas.
The German centenarian, a former sports teacher, has started a new chapter in her life by standing for election to the council in her home town of Kirchheimbolanden.