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...
Seventeen Club de Madrid Members meet Xi Jinping in Beijing

Seventeen Club de Madrid Members meet Xi Jinping in Beijing

Club de Madrid Members were welcomed in the Great Hall of the People and engaged with President Xi Jiping in a vivid and fruitful exchange of views about how the different regions of the world should interact with China and vice-versa in the pursuit of a future that leaves no one behind. President...

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