Democracy at Stake? Memory in Times of Uncertainty

by EUROM | Sep 4, 2025

The European Observatory on Memory (EUROM) hosts its 8th annual Taking Stock of European Memory Policies meeting, a leading forum where scholars, policymakers, practitioners and civil society will explore how public memory shapes democracy across Europe. Jointly...

Liberal Democracy in Crisis

by EUROM | Sep 1, 2025

The 11th Walter Benjamin International Conference will focus on one of the most pressing issues of our time: the crisis of liberal democracy and the rise of radical right and far-right authoritarian movements worldwide. ​The event will bring together specialists from...

Memories of Capitalism

by EUROM | Jul 3, 2025

The Second International Seminar on Memories of Capitalism brings together researchers, activists, and cultural practitioners to critically examine the ways capitalism is remembered, historicized, and contested. Organized by the Laboratório de Estudos sobre os Usos...

Ways to communicate Dissonant Heritage: architecture, art, exhibitions

by EUROM | Apr 30, 2025

How do we engage with the architectural and artistic legacies of undemocratic regimes? How can we transform sites of contested memory into spaces for dialogue, education, and critical reflection? These questions are at the core of the international conference Ways to...

Youth and Memory Engagement

by EUROM | Mar 21, 2025

The University of Barcelona will host the international conference “Youth and Memory Engagement” on April 9–10, 2025, bringing together 20 youth delegations from 19 countries across Europe and beyond to engage in the vital work of democratic memory. This...