Club de Madrid Articles

Roots and Routes: A conversation with Helen Clark and Asanda Luwaca | International Women’s Day 2024

On International Women's Day, Club de Madrid celebrates the vital role of women in global leadership. Our Members include pioneering women whose contributions have blazed new trails in politics and society. These leaders have not only broken barriers, but have also...

Club de Madrid calls for the return of Senegal to its democratic tradition and the release of protesters

We are extremely concerned about the situation and we ask the Government of Macky Sall to hold with normality and all guarantees the presidential elections scheduled for February 25. The stability and progress of Senegal depend on a solid commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and respect for free speech and peaceful assembly

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

A Diverse Group of Leaders and Personalities will Represent Club de Madrid at the UN General Assembly

Sep 18, 2024

Club de Madrid Members participated in UNGA 79, focusing on multilateral agenda and future-oriented initiatives

Michelle Bachelet visits Honduras to promote women’s political participation

Aug 21, 2024

During her visit she promoted women’s political participation and combat gender-based violence, supported by Spain’s Ellas+ programme and UN Women.

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

Jan Peter Balkenende: Against the current for the Common Good

Jul 1, 2020

The corona crisis apparently reinforces the role of the nation state, of the government and the hard struggle between...

Live Session: Inclusive Governance to #LeaveNoOneBehind during and after COVID-19

Jun 25, 2020

The Live Session has ended. Watch a replay below! Historically marginalized and vulnerable identity groups must not be...

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.

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Apr 27, 2020

A few weeks ago, Club de Madrid launched a newsletter to keep you all up-to-date with our latest and upcoming...

How Club de Madrid is supporting multilateralism

Apr 17, 2020

The democratic former Heads of State and Government that make up the Membership of Club de Madrid advocate for a...