Carlos Westendorp (1937-2026)
31 March, 2026
We deeply regret the passing of Carlos Westendorp, former Secretary General of Club de Madrid and a central figure in Spanish and European foreign policy. His lifelong commitment to democracy, dialogue, and peace leaves a lasting legacy in international diplomacy.
Club de Madrid pays tribute to Lionel Jospin
23 March, 2026
Remembering Lionel Jospin, former Prime Minister of France and former Club de Madrid Member, whose leadership helped shape a more inclusive and socially just society.
Club de Madrid launches the Ibero-American Network of Women in Politics at CSW70
10 March, 2026
At CSW70, Club de Madrid launched the Ibero-American Network of Women in Politics, a bi-regional initiative to strengthen women’s leadership, promote parity democracies free from political gender-based violence, and advance substantive gender equality across the region.
Statement | Urgent Call for Restraint, Respect for International Law and Renewed Dialogue
1 March, 2026
A Call for restraint, international law and dialogue
Club de Madrid at CSW70: Advancing Justice and Confronting Political Violence against Women
24 February, 2026
Four strategic initiatives to strengthen women’s political participation, inclusive democracy, and address gender-based political violence
Declaración de Club de Madrid y el Instituto para el Clima, la Democracia y la Inclusión tras misión de observación en Guatemala
17 February, 2026
Club de Madrid y el Instituto para el Clima, la Democracia y la Inclusión (CDI), acaban de concluir una misión en Guatemala liderada por tres Miembros de Club de Madrid: el expresidente de Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, y los ex primeros ministros Kjell Magne Bondevik de Noruega y Stefan Löfven de Suecia.
Statement by Club de Madrid and the Institute for Climate, Democracy and Inclusion following an observation mission in Guatemala
17 February, 2026
Club de Madrid and the Institute for Climate, Democracy and Inclusion (CDI) have just concluded a mission in Guatemala led by three Members of the Club de Madrid: former President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Quesada, former Prime Ministers Kjell Magne Bondevik of Norway and Stefan Löfven of Sweden.
The 62nd Munich Security Conference
16 February, 2026
At the 62nd Munich Security Conference (13-15 February, Munich), Club de Madrid contributed to advancing a broader understanding of security beyond military spending.
Zuzana Čaputová, new Member of Club de Madrid
9 February, 2026
Club de Madrid is pleased to welcome Zuzana Čaputová, Former President of the Slovak Republic (2019–2024), as a new Member.
Club de Madrid Mission to Guatemala to Support Key Democratic Processes in 2026
6 February, 2026
International leaders meet with authorities, civil society, and key stakeholders ahead of decisive institutional elections
Cassandra Conference 2026: Climate, Water and Gender Equality – Transformative Leadership for a Just Transition
6 February, 2026
Club de Madrid participated in a high-level dialogue at the Cassandra Conference 2026 in Barcelona, in collaboration with Eurecat – Technology Centre.
Advancing Global Leadership and International Cooperation at the World Governments Summit 2026
5 February, 2026
Our Members engaged in ministerial roundtables, leadership discussions, and global finance sessions, and signed a strategic agreement to strengthen multilateral cooperation.
Over 20 former Heads of State and Government from Club de Madrid are urging the European Commission to activate the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument to defend democratic sovereignty
2 February, 2026
A group of Former democratic Heads of State and Government warn against foreign economic pressure on Europe’s legal order and call for decisive action to protect democracy and the rule of law.
Standing in Solidarity with the Victims of the Train Tragedy in Spain
22 January, 2026
The organisation expresses its solidarity with the families
Club de Madrid Mourns the Passing of Prime Minister Luisa Dias Diogo
19 January, 2026
Luisa Dias Diogo was Club de Madrid Member and Prime Minister of Mozambique from 2004 to 2010 and the first woman to hold this office in the country.
Laura Chinchilla meets with the press in Madrid as President of Club de Madrid
14 January, 2026
The press breakfast marked the first official engagement in Madrid of Laura Chinchilla as President of Club de Madrid, offering an opportunity to share her vision, priorities and the organization’s renewed strategic direction.