Club de Madrid Articles

Member George Papandreu responds our Q&A on the World Refugee Day (Part I)

Coming from Greece, Mr Papandreu has broad knowledge of the migratory crisis. In this first part of our Q&A, he warns that people "will more and more be on the move in this global economy" and stresses that "conflicts, civil wars, oppression from authoritarian...

Orlando massacre: ‘An act of terror, an act of hate’ that hit everyone’s democracy

Sunday the 12th was a heart breaking day for the LGBT community around the world. But this could have happened to any community, to any minority, to any of us who embrace diversity as a fundamental pillar of our democratic values. Much as the injured principle of the...

Club de Madrid undertakes Sixth High-Level Mission to Myanmar

They will partake in bilateral meetings with government officials, a workshop on “Sound Management of Natural Resources”, a meeting with ethnic groups, and will lead a roundtable “Promoting Inter-religious Peace in Myanmar”. This visit, part of the Club de Madrid...

Final Declaration: Imperial Springs Forum Inclusive Sustainable & Resilient Cities in the B&R Initiative

As President of the Club de Madrid, Vaira Vike-Freiberga said before handing the diploma that certifies him with his new honour, "Dr Chau is the engine behind the collaboration of our three institutions. Dr Chau has a deep understanding of the implications of the Belt...

Club de Madrid stands with Barcelona

Yesterday, 13 people died and more than 80 were injured in a coward act in the city centre of Barcelona, where a van ran over citizens from more than twenty countries.

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