George A. Papandreou on the Passing of Jürgen Habermas
Remembering Habermas
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Club de Madrid launches the Ibero-American Network of Women in Politics at CSW70
At CSW70, Club de Madrid launched the Ibero-American Network of Women in Politics, a bi-regional initiative to strengthen women’s leadership, promote parity democracies free from political gender-based violence, and advance substantive gender equality across the region.
Club de Madrid at CSW70: Advancing Justice and Confronting Political Violence against Women
Four strategic initiatives to strengthen women’s political participation, inclusive democracy, and address gender-based political violence
The 62nd Munich Security Conference
At the 62nd Munich Security Conference (13-15 February, Munich), Club de Madrid contributed to advancing a broader understanding of security beyond military spending.
Zuzana Čaputová, new Member of Club de Madrid
Club de Madrid is pleased to welcome Zuzana Čaputová, Former President of the Slovak Republic (2019–2024), as a new Member.
Club de Madrid Mission to Guatemala to Support Key Democratic Processes in 2026
International leaders meet with authorities, civil society, and key stakeholders ahead of decisive institutional elections
Cassandra Conference 2026: Climate, Water and Gender Equality – Transformative Leadership for a Just Transition
Club de Madrid participated in a high-level dialogue at the Cassandra Conference 2026 in Barcelona, in collaboration with Eurecat – Technology Centre.
Advancing Global Leadership and International Cooperation at the World Governments Summit 2026
Our Members engaged in ministerial roundtables, leadership discussions, and global finance sessions, and signed a strategic agreement to strengthen multilateral cooperation.
Over 20 former Heads of State and Government from Club de Madrid are urging the European Commission to activate the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument to defend democratic sovereignty
A group of Former democratic Heads of State and Government warn against foreign economic pressure on Europe’s legal order and call for decisive action to protect democracy and the rule of law.
Standing in Solidarity with the Victims of the Train Tragedy in Spain
The organisation expresses its solidarity with the families
Laura Chinchilla meets with the press in Madrid as President of Club de Madrid
The press breakfast marked the first official engagement in Madrid of Laura Chinchilla as President of Club de Madrid, offering an opportunity to share her vision, priorities and the organization’s renewed strategic direction.
Laura Chinchilla assumes Presidency of Club de Madrid
Former President of Costa Rica (2010-2014) begins her term as President of Club de Madrid