Club de Madrid Articles

The immense legacy of Ricardo Lagos

We will never be able to thank Ricardo Lagos for what he has done for democracy and human rights. What we can defend is his legacy and the dignity of all human beings as Lagos did

New report highlights key opportunities for closer EU-LAC-US ties following Spain’s Council of the European Union Presidency

The report, issued jointly by Club de Madrid and the Atlantic Council, outlines steps to strengthen multilateralism and accelerate the green and digital transitions in Europe and the Americas

“We have all failed as a global community” – President Yushchenko (Ukraine) message on the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

“As you will understand, I cannot celebrate this anniversary because we see how the Declaration is violated day by day”

Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance

If COP28 is to be judged a success, the UAE, as the summit’s host, and other hydrocarbon producers should promise to dedicate some of the windfall oil and gas profits they earned last year to accelerating the green transition in the Global South. Doing so could encourage historic and current emitters to pay their fair share

Regulating AI Inc. and Club de Madrid Join Forces to Propel Responsible AI Governance on a Larger Global Scale

Aug 14, 2024

A Pioneering Step towards Responsible AI Governance

Club de Madrid Urges Transparency in Venezuelan Elections

Jul 31, 2024

Club de Madrid, committed to the promotion of democratic values and practices, expresses deep concern over the recent presidential elections in Venezuela. Reports of irregularities and repression against opposition figures are alarming and require a firm and united international response. The...

Strengthening Women’s Political Leadership and Participation

Jul 17, 2024

Strategic Objective: Improve women's representation and participation in political leadership at national and local levels. We will join forces with UN Women and other key stakeholders to support the implementation of the general recommendation No 40. on the equal and inclusive representation of...

José Manuel Ramos-Horta becomes new Chairperson of World Movement for Democracy Steering Committee

Jun 22, 2020

The former President of East Timor and Club de Madrid Member, José Manuel Ramos-Horta has just been elected...

UNITE and Club de Madrid lead the discussion on Inclusive governance

Jun 19, 2020

LISBON, PORTUGAL AND MADRID, SPAIN, (JUNE 19, 2020) – UNITE, the global parliamentarians network to end infectious...

A new partnership to strengthen democratic values in a globalised world

Jun 19, 2020

Madrid, 18 June 2020 - IE School of Global and Public Affairs and Club de Madrid (CdM) have signed today a...

Policies to tackle COVID-19 must be democratic, inclusive and coordinated globally

Jun 2, 2020

Here we collect a series of advocacy activities with their policy recommendations to tackle COIVD-19 health and economic problems.

Live Session: A New Social Contract in the Age of AI – Protection of Privacy Rights in the Times of COVID-19

May 7, 2020

Can we have both? Club de Madrid and partner Boston Global Forum are jointly organising this online policy discussion to exchange views and actionable ideas for a democratic governance of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, focusing on their impact on the right to privacy.