On 5 May 2026, NEMO Secretary General Julia Pagel joined the third Advisory Council Meeting of the European Heritage Hub. The…
NEMO’s mission is to make sure that museums are an integral part of European society by promoting their work and value to policy makers. We do this by liaising with and informing EU institutions and other stakeholders in Europe about the crucial role of museums.
On 5 May 2026, Julia Pagel, Secretary General of NEMO, took part in an online meeting of the Create to be Free Platform Advisory…
On 10 March 2026, the European Parliament approved an own‑initiative report on “Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges. While the report is non‑binding and does not introduce new legal…
Our advocacy work for museums
NEMO liaises with European policy makers and EU Institutions in all areas relevant to museums. We produce recommendations and co-operate with partners in the European cultural field to make our demands heard. We also help our members to build successful advocacy campaigns and support museums to make an impact on various sectors.
Our current focus topics
Pressure and independence
A recent NEMO Barometer shows that museums across Europe experience political interference and pressure. In response, we are taking steps to safeguard museum independence - visit our dedicated webpage for an extensive resource section and learn about NEMO’s key actions such as statement, conference on polarisation, and updated Policy Statement.
Inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing
From wellbeing to inclusion, how do museums support their audiences and staff? NEMO empowers museums with tools, good practices, and advocacy actions to foster diversity, equity and safer spaces for all. In 2024 we published LGBTQIA+ guidelines; in 2025 we host a conference on wellbeing and resilience.
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Sustainability
NEMO encourages museums to support a sustainable future, take action for the climate, contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030, and be museums for future. By participating in the SHIFT programme, we deepen our unwavering commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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NEMO Political Internships
Since 2018, the NEMO Political Internship initiative has strengthened ties between the museum sector and EU policymakers, demonstrating how museums contribute to democracy, education, innovation and social cohesion. Five EU politician have completed a NEMO Political Internship.
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