Nicole L. Immler

June 8, 2026 “Excuses aanbieden voor historische misstanden – hoe doe je dat?” – Jannie Schippers, Noordhollands Dagblad

An interview with Nicole Immler by Jannie Schipper at Noordhollands Dagblad, about apologizing for wrongdoing, how do you do that? On July 2, the Dutch state officially apologizes to mothers who, between 1956 and 1984, were forced to give up their babies and children who were relinquished at the time. Offering apologies for historical injustices is essential, but also tricky, according to Nicole Immler.

April 2026 “Herdenken in meervoud” – Vmagazine, Vfonds

An interview with Nicole Immler by Vfonds, about commemorating in a plural way. Commemoration is constantly changing. The question is not whether, but how. What does that mean for the rituals we have built together? Who gets a place in them, and how does commemoration remain relevant for new generations? An interview with historian and professor Nicole Immler about the future of commemoration.

15/4/2026 “Herstel historisch onrecht vraagt om andere mentaliteit” – NieuwWij

“Combating the social and economic inequality of the descendants of enslaved people requires a change in societal structures. What does decolonization entail, and what is the current status?” Nicole Immler, Professor of Historical Memory and Transformative Justice at the University for Humanistic Studies, shares her view ‘after the decimal point’ (na de komma). “Too much research on recognition focuses solely on the past. Whereas for victims, the idea of ​​‘what the future will look like’ is crucial.”