In public discourse, migration is frequently approached as a problem. For some, it is a question of border control; for others, it is an economic issue, or a threat to national identity. This often makes it difficult to agree on migration policy and results in a lack of policymaking that condemns...

G20: Multilateralism must deliver with strong-willed action
Acting Heads of State and Government met on 21-22 November for a G20 summit to coordinate global action in addressing the world’s most urgent problems – COVID19 standing on top of the list. In a year when the pandemic has highlighted the relevance of multilateral initiatives in dealing with global...
Club de Madrid Members announce principles on equity during global crises
We, the Members of the World Leadership Alliance-Club de Madrid, all democratic, former Presidents and Prime Ministers, have come together to reaffirm the primacy of equity in the response to global crises. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the fault lines that disproportionately impact...
2015 Global Peace Index
The highlights of the report show five key factors and changes in the world: · Since last year, 81 countries have...
Jorge Quiroga and Andrés Pastrana pledges Leopoldo López to halt his hunger strike
Querido y admirado Leopoldo: Hoy 13 de junio la mujer que te trajo al mundo, que te amamantó y crío, que siempre...
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, meets Habid Essid, PM of Tunisia, as part of a Shared Societies Project mission
The objective of the conference was analyzing the conditions for the success of the processes of decentralization in a...
Han Seung-soo and Boris Tadic lead a mission on Decentralisation and Economic Development for Peace in Myanmar
Han Seung-soo, former Prime Minister of South Korea and, Boris Tadic, former President of Serbia, led the Second...
“Crisis or Transformation?” NGD Regional Roundtable in Stockholm
The “Wider Europe and Post-Soviet Eurasia Roundtable” was held in Stockholm, June 2-3 organized by Club de Madrid in...
Nineteen Haitian political parties attend a Club de Madrid/EU workshop on electoral manifestos and political communication lead by Sebastián Piñera and Andrés Pastrana
Since January 2014, with the support of the European Union, the Club de Madrid has engaged through dialogue with...
Club de Madrid letter to Pope Francis. For the liberation of political prisoners and the defence of democracy in Venezuela
His Holimess; Democracy, human rights and the freedom of all men above religious, political, social or economic...
Thirty Club de Madrid Members back the Varkey Foundation initiative to restore teacher respect
The importance of Restoring Teaching Respect In most societies at most times throughout history, teachers have been...
Club de Madrid statement on Venezuela
The Club de Madrid asks the EU, OAS and UNASUR to commit to ensuring transparent elections, freedom of the press and...