Club de Madrid advances Global Commission recommendations through high-level consultations in Geneva
3 November, 2026
Following the launch of the Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism’s report in New York, Club de Madrid held a series of high-level consultations in Geneva with UN leadership, international organisations and Member States to explore concrete pathways for implementing its recommendations and strengthening multilateral support for democracy.
La Red Iberoamericana de Mujeres en Política adopta la Declaración de Panamá para avanzar hacia democracias paritarias y libres de violencia
29 October, 2026
Reunidas en Panamá los días 22 y 23 de octubre, mujeres políticas de 14 países acordaron una agenda común para fortalecer la participación política de las mujeres, combatir la violencia política basada en genero y promover democracias más inclusivas e igualitarias en Iberoamérica.
Club de Madrid at The Trust Summit 2026 in Nairobi
29 October, 2026
Club de Madrid Member and former Prime Minister of Mali Moussa Mara participated in the Trust Summit 2026 in Nairobi, highlighting the importance of restoring trust in democratic institutions and strengthening multilateral cooperation. His participation also included high-level meetings with Kenyan and African Union representatives to advance Global Public Investment and promote a more equitable international financial architecture.
Club de Madrid Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Train Tragedy in Spain
28 October, 2026
Club de Madrid mourns the victims of the deadly train collision in Toledo and extends its deepest condolences to their families and all those affected.
Club de Madrid Mourns the Passing of Its Member Yasuo Fukuda
27 October, 2026
Remembering Yasuo Fukuda, Prime Minister of Japan from 2007 to 2008 and a distinguished Member of Club de Madrid, whose commitment to dialogue, diplomacy and international cooperation helped strengthen relations across Asia and beyond.
La Red Iberoamericana de Mujeres en Política celebra su primer encuentro presencial en Panamá
20 October, 2026
Mujeres políticas de 14 países iberoamericanos se reunirán los días 22 y 23 de octubre para fortalecer la cooperación regional e impulsar el avance de la igualdad de género y la democracia paritaria.
JOINT STATEMENT | A call to action at a critical moment in the fight against HIV/AIDS
16 October, 2026
By Kim Campbell, Laura Chinchilla, Alfred Gusenbauer, Tarja Halonen, Seung-soo Han, Stefan Löfven, James Michel, Jigmi Yoser Thinley, Danilo Türk and Leo Varadkar
Club de Madrid condemns restrictions on Cellou Dalein Diallo’s freedom of movement
28 September, 2026
The Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism report calls for international cooperation to defend and renew democracy
22 September, 2026
It argues that supporting democracy is a legitimate purpose of international cooperation — and that strong democracies are essential to the legitimacy, effectiveness and survival of multilateralism.
Club de Madrid Members intervene to urge governments to back International Panel on Inequality ahead of UN General Assembly
16 September, 2026
38 former Heads of State and Government call on world leaders to support the establishment of an International Panel on Inequality, warning that extreme inequality is placing economies, societies and democracies under growing strain.
STATEMENT | ”When Did We Forget?” by European Partnership for Democracy
15 September, 2026
Remembering What Matters: EPD Network Calls to Remember the Importance of Democracy
Gabriel Boric Font Becomes New Member of Club de Madrid
14 September, 2026
Club de Madrid is honoured to welcome Gabriel Boric Font, President of the Republic of Chile (2022-2026), as its newest Member.
Club de Madrid at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81)
1 September, 2026
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) will open on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Olaf Scholz, New Member of Club de Madrid
20 August, 2026
Club de Madrid is honoured to welcome Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (2021-2025), as its newest Member.
National Influencer Code Summit 2026 in South Africa to Strengthen Democracy in the Digital Age
17 August, 2026
Club de Madrid convened the National Influencer Code Summit 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa, bringing together diverse voices to explore how digital influence can contribute to meaningful democratic participation.
Club de Madrid Advances Water Governance and Nature-based Solutions in Brazil
11 August, 2026
Club de Madrid and ABA Climate Solutions convened a Municipal Peer Exchange Workshop in Fortaleza, Brazil, bringing together municipal practitioners, public authorities and development partners to exchange experiences on Nature-based Solutions, water governance and climate resilience. The workshop connected local action with Club de Madrid’s broader efforts to advance the recognition of water as a Global Public Good.
Danilo Türk in China Daily: Courage and Foresight Needed to Renew China–EU Dialogue
31 July, 2026
In a new opinion article published by China Daily, Club de Madrid Member and former President of Slovenia Danilo Türk argues that the current dialogue between China and the EU presents a timely opportunity to strengthen economic cooperation and advance reform of the multilateral trading system.
Regional Meeting on Environmental Human Rights Defenders – Encuentro Regional de Personas Defensoras del Medio Ambiente (La Antigua, Guatemala)
14 July, 2026
La Antigua (Guatemala) | Club de Madrid convenes the Regional Meeting of Environmental Human Rights Defenders to strengthen protection for environmental human rights defenders | Club de Madrid convoca el Encuentro Regional de Personas Defensoras del Medio Ambiente para fortalecer la protección de las personas defensoras del medio ambiente