Club de Madrid Articles

Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance

If COP28 is to be judged a success, the UAE, as the summit’s host, and other hydrocarbon producers should promise to dedicate some of the windfall oil and gas profits they earned last year to accelerating the green transition in the Global South. Doing so could encourage historic and current emitters to pay their fair share

The state of democracy in Latin America: Opportunities and challenges

With the aim of learning about the situation of democracy in Latin America and highlighting the opportunities for cooperation between CELAC-EU and the USA, a meeting will be held on 27 October, with the participation of Francisco Sagasti, President of Peru (2020-2021).

Coups d’etat in West Africa: How to stop the spiral?

In less than three years, five countries in West Africa and the Sahel have experienced putsches and attempted military coups

Club de Madrid will be present at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) will also be a key stepping stone for the Club de Madrid’s Annual Policy Dialogue 2023 (APD23), scheduled to take place in November in Brazil under the title ‘Rethinking Social Development for People and Planet’

Club de Madrid calls for the return of Senegal to its democratic tradition and the release of protesters

Feb 6, 2024

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

The immense legacy of Ricardo Lagos

Feb 5, 2024

We will never be able to thank Ricardo Lagos for what he has done for democracy and human rights. What we can defend is his legacy and the dignity of all human beings as Lagos did

New report highlights key opportunities for closer EU-LAC-US ties following Spain’s Council of the European Union Presidency

Dec 12, 2023

The report, issued jointly by Club de Madrid and the Atlantic Council, outlines steps to strengthen multilateralism and accelerate the green and digital transitions in Europe and the Americas

Former Korean PM Han Seung soo starts term as Vice President of Club de Madrid

Jan 12, 2022

The former Prime Minister of Korea, Han Seung soo, is Club de Madrid’s new Vice President effective as of 1 January...

Danilo Türk: “Democracy is of fundamental importance to find global solutions”

Dec 13, 2021

Danilo Türk, former President of the Republic of Slovenia and current President of Club de Madrid, gave a speech on...

Imperial Springs International Forum 2021

Dec 1, 2021

This year’s Imperial Springs International Forum will be held in a hybrid format and will touch upon global cooperation after COVID-19

UN Report includes key Club de Madrid proposal to hold a new Social Summit by 2025

Dec 1, 2021

New social challenges require a new World Summit for Social Development — an international gathering that gives new impetus to the fight against inequality and our attempts to guarantee a minimum of social standards globally.

Live Session: Democratic leadership in times of uncertainty

Nov 16, 2021

A contribution by Club de Madrid to the Global Democracy Coalition Forum, this Live Session brought ideas on how leaders can counter the current democratic backsliding by rethinking democracy

Multilateralism Must Deliver: Club de Madrid’s contributions to Our Common Agenda

Nov 9, 2021

The largest forum of former Heads of State and Government working to strengthen democratic practice holds a press conference in the United Nations on Wednesday, November 10th at 11:00 am NY time.

Live Session: Building trust between citizens and public institutions in emergency situations

Oct 1, 2021

This session will be held in Spanish with English interpretation. See below a summary of the Live Session in English....

President Türk discusses state of democracy in podcast with Bertelsmann Foundation

Sep 15, 2021

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

Sep 7, 2021

This Live Session will be in Spanish. Read below the event's information in Spanish. For the past 20 years, the...