Former heads of state and government of the Club of Madrid join the solemn appeal of 299 former UN officials to urge governments, parliaments and citizens around the world to urgently reclaim the purpose, principles and values of the UN Charter, which has been massacred like never before, just as we prepare to celebrate its 80th anniversary on June 26.

Club de Madrid at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4)
Seville, Spain | 30 June – 3 July 2025
Africa in Control of Its Digital Future: Mobilising Domestic Resources and Strategic Partnerships for Inclusive Transformation
Digital transformation can be the engine of responsible and democratic development in Africa, but only if leadership, investment, and decision-making are rooted in the continent itself.
European Democracy Support Annual Review 2024
The European Democracy Support Annual Review 2024 has been launched, a key resource assessing Europe’s role in...
Tax Justice and Solidarity: Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Common Home
The Vatican and ICRICT to Host a Landmark Event on Tax Justice with the Participation of Club de Madrid’s Member Aminata Touré
Former-EU leaders: breaking up Google’s adtech monopoly is vital for democracy
In a letter to Von der Leyen, former European leaders call for decisive action, urging the EU to go beyond fines and implement structural remedies
Audience of the King of Spain with Participants of the Imperial Springs International Forum
“Club de Madrid was founded almost 25 years ago here, in the capital of Spain, and it was no coincidence. It was a recognition of the legacy and values of a country that stands for freedom, inclusion, equity, openness, and dialogue.”
Madrid hosts the Imperial Springs International Forum for the first time, a key global platform for dialogue with China
Under the title “Collective Action for One Future”, the Forum will address critical issues, including peace and security, green technology and artificial intelligence, and the financial frameworks needed to advance towards a sustainable and cooperative future
Supporting Global Health Security: A Call for a Robust Pandemic Agreement
The letter signed by Danilo Türk emphasizes the pressing need for political resolve to secure a meaningful Pandemic Agreement, highlighting the risks posed by delayed or insufficient action
Conversations For Change – Manuel Muñiz
Our Advisor, Manuel Muñiz, discusses the challenges to democracy and urges young people to actively defend human rights and promote civic participation.
UNGA 2024: Financing for Development
Our Members, Advisors and participants of the WYDE Network of Young Decision-makers travelled to New York to advance Club de Madrid programming and share key messages during UNGA week.
Accelerating SDG Progress Through Financing of Triangular Cooperation
UN Member States reaffirmed their commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, emphasizing the importance of triangular cooperation and adequate financing to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).