Club de Madrid Articles

Michelle Bachelet becomes Vice-President of Club de Madrid and Moussa Mara joins the Board of Directors

The former President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights takes over from Laura Chinchilla at the world’s largest forum of former democratic presidents and prime ministers, which Sanna Marin also joined in April 2024

The Voice and Value of Democracy

The Global Democracy Coalition has initiated a project spearheaded by Club de Madrid aimed at transforming the prevailing narrative and countering recent negative perceptions of democracy

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

Is Addressing Double Standards the Key to Defending Democracy?

Feb 11, 2025

Club de Madrid, in collaboration with the Munich Security Conference (MSC), will convene an intergenerational dialogue at Amerikahaus in Munich.

European Democracy Support Annual Review 2024

Feb 11, 2025

The European Democracy Support Annual Review 2024 has been launched, a key resource assessing Europe’s role in promoting and strengthening democracy worldwide. This annual review is part of the European Democracy Hub initiative, led by Carnegie Europe and the European Partnership for Democracy...

Tax Justice and Solidarity: Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Common Home

Feb 10, 2025

The Vatican and ICRICT to Host a Landmark Event on Tax Justice with the Participation of Club de Madrid’s Member Aminata Touré

Club de Madrid endorses global pledge to combat online extremism

May 16, 2019

World Leadership Alliance – Club de Madrid (WLA-CdM) supports the efforts led by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Arden, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, to strengthen global action against online extremism.

Yves Leterme: “The European welfare system has been able to deliver inclusive policies and tackle inequality”

May 8, 2019

A conversation around political campaigning and the digital space, with a focus on Warsaw and Poland.

Rajoy, Monti and Michel join Club de Madrid

Apr 30, 2019

Club de Madrid (CdM), the largest forum of democratically elected former Heads of State and Government, added 3 new...

Club de Madrid condemns the attacks in Sri Lanka

Apr 22, 2019

CdM condemns yesterdays’ terror attacks against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka.

Club de Madrid discusses links between online information and declining trust in democratic institutions

Apr 22, 2019

Members of the Board of Directors of Club de Madrid (CdM) led the Roundtable ‘Trust in Democracy’ held in London on 28th March to analyze the links between low trust in democratic institutions and the regulation of information online.