Club de Madrid strongly condemns the recent attack launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran on Israel, involving over 300 drones and missiles. Echoing UN Secretary-General AntĂ³nio Guterres, we are deeply alarmed by the potential for a devastating regional escalation and the grave implications for...

An Unacceptable Precedent: The Importance of a United Response to the Ecuador-Mexico Diplomatic Crisis
This crucial moment should serve as a call to action to ensure the protection of human rights and individual dignity and the promotion of democracy as a universal value

Navalny’s Passing: The Ongoing Struggle for Democracy in Russia
His passing marks a critical moment in the fight for freedom and respect for human dignity. The international community must remain vigilant and committed to promoting democracy, human rights and justice
Withdrawing Women’s Rights Damages Democracy
The US Supreme Court has overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade sentence which made the right to abortion constitutional for women in the United States.
First Public Statement of Co-Chairs of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism
The High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism recognizes that today’s challenges require new approaches to global cooperation.
10 recommendations for a European response to the Ukraine invasion
Club de Madrid and EPD members have come together to call on EU institutions and European governments to respond to the crisis with a democracy-focused approach
Ukraine: No military solution
Only dialogue and diplomacy can lead to ending this conflict and ensure peace and security in the region
We Should take up China’s offer to facilitate dialogue for peace
We welcome China’s offer to play a constructive role to facilitate dialogue for peace in Ukraine and the region.
Club de Madrid calls on President Putin to pull back from the abyss
The military invasion will not solve the underlying problem.
No war is inevitable. This is the moment for diplomacy
Russia, NATO, EU and their individual members should engage in intensive dialogue aimed at confidence building and risk reduction in Europe.
Club de Madrid condemns arrest of Member Suu Kyi and former President Myint in Myanmar
Regional organisations and the international community must reject the arrests and redouble efforts towards a peaceful political settlement and a return to the democratic path.
Club de Madrid demands the immediate release of opponents and candidates in Nicaragua
In line with our commitment to strengthen democratic practice, the Members of Club of Madrid -122 democratic former...