Club de Madrid and Bertelsmann Foundation join forces to produce a podcast & video on the state of democracy worldwide. Both organisations are partnering in Club de Madrid’s Annual Policy Dialogue 2021 ‘Rethinking Democracy’.
20 years since the Inter-American Democratic Charter: Present and future of democracy in the Americas
This Live Session will be in Spanish. Read below the event's information in Spanish. For the past 20 years, the Inter-American Democratic Charter has guided action to set a standard of democratic values for governments and citizens of the Americas. And yet, we have recently seen an increase in...

Democracy in Practice: A podcast series by Club de Madrid
We are pleased to launch our first podcast series! 'Democracy in Practice' gathers the voices of our Members, all former Heads of State and Government, and our Advisors, in conversations that address some of democracy's most daunting challenges. Episode after episode, Members leverage their...
Dr Vaira Vike-Freiberga, re-elected President of the Club de Madrid
Vike-Freiberga was President of Latvia from 1999 to 2007. A respected expert on security and defense issues and a...
Dr Chau Chak Wing, designated Chair of the Asia-Pacific Region CdM President’s Circle
We are particularly grateful to Dr Chau Chak Wing for being the engine behind the collaboration between the...
Kim Campbell on Migrants Day: “Researchers show migrants enrich societies”
Ms Campbell considers herself "on the plus side for immigration" although she also points out that "I don't pretend...
Vaira Vike-Freiberga on Migrants Day: “I spent part of my childhood in refugee camps”
"I know what it means to have to give up what you are born with and have to go through many challenges before you...
Youth, women, communities & Shared Societies, elements for a new narrative to prevent violent extremism
Click here to read the full report, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook through the hashtag #TellADifferentStory....
Club de Madrid supports the #InspiringTunisia campaign for a democracy that delivers
What Tunisia is accomplishing in terms of democratic transition, it aims at accomplishing in terms of economic...
Vaira Vike-Freiberga to debate in Madrid about the future of Democracy in Europe
This is Vaira Vike-Freiberga's agenda during her three day visit to Madrid Tuesday 15th: Film Premier, "Los Tres...
The Paris Agreement enters into force. Now, it’s #ActionTime
From today, ever-increasing climate action becomes an accepted responsibility and a central part of the sustainable...
Andrés Pastrana shares his experience on peace negotiations in Myanmar
Sharing lessons learnt, experiences and best practices with the Myanmar authorities and civil society organizations...