By Jay M. Tannon (President, Club of Madrid Foundation) and Elbegdorj Tsakhia (Former Prime Minister and President of Mongolia, Club de Madrid Member)
The Significance of America’s 250th
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Jan Peter Balkenende, Mari Kiviniemi and Mokgweetsi Masisi Join the Club de Madrid Board of Directors
The three former democratic leaders were unanimously elected to the Board during Club de Madrid’s 25th General Assembly, held on 22 June, succeeding Joyce Banda, Yves Leterme, and Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga.
Former EU leaders call for more global ambition on MFF
Ahead of the European Council on 18–19 June, 30 former leaders, Commissioners and Ministers are highlighting the importance of a strong Global Europe budget in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034)
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
Adriano Afonso Maleiane joins Club de Madrid
Club de Madrid is pleased to welcome Adriano Afonso Maleiane, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Mozambique (2022–2025), as a new Member.
Global Leaders Call for Renewed Multilateralism and Joint Solutions at ISIF 2025
At a time of growing geopolitical fragmentation, the recent 2025 edition of the Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF 2025) provided a unique platform for structured dialogue with China, fostering understanding on security, trade, global public goods, AI and the future of multilateral governance in particularly challenging times.