Club de Madrid calls for the return of Senegal to its democratic tradition and the release of protesters
6 February, 2024
We are extremely concerned about the situation and we ask the Government of Macky Sall to hold with normality and all guarantees the presidential elections scheduled for February 25. The stability and progress of Senegal depend on a solid commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and respect for free speech and peaceful assembly
The immense legacy of Ricardo Lagos
5 February, 2024
We will never be able to thank Ricardo Lagos for what he has done for democracy and human rights. What we can defend is his legacy and the dignity of all human beings as Lagos did
Upholding Humanitarian Support: A Call to Resume UNRWA Funding
31 January, 2024
In alignment with the appeal of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, we strongly urge those Member States involved to reconsider their decision and resume funding to UNRWA immediately, thereby ensuring that humanitarian assistance continues to reach those who need it most
Urgent Call for a Legally-Binding Pandemic Accord
31 January, 2024
Call for World Leaders to Negotiate a Strong, Legally-Binding Pandemic Accord Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges and Future Threats
New Year’s Message from the President of Club de Madrid
10 January, 2024
The world is in turmoil and existential challenges to humankind, such as global warming, remain inadequately addressed
With the death of Jacques Delors, Europe loses one of its last great architects
28 December, 2023
As a French politician who served as the eighth President of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995, Delors played a key role in the creation of the single market, the euro and the modern European Union
New report highlights key opportunities for closer EU-LAC-US ties following Spain’s Council of the European Union Presidency
12 December, 2023
The report, issued jointly by Club de Madrid and the Atlantic Council, outlines steps to strengthen multilateralism and accelerate the green and digital transitions in Europe and the Americas
Dialogue with China essential in tackling urgent global challenges
12 December, 2023
Over 130 participants at the 2023 Imperial Springs International Forum in Guangzhou deliberated on ways to effectively address compelling global challenges
“We have all failed as a global community” – President Yushchenko (Ukraine) message on the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
10 December, 2023
“As you will understand, I cannot celebrate this anniversary because we see how the Declaration is violated day by day”
Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance
29 November, 2023
If COP28 is to be judged a success, the UAE, as the summit’s host, and other hydrocarbon producers should promise to dedicate some of the windfall oil and gas profits they earned last year to accelerating the green transition in the Global South. Doing so could encourage historic and current emitters to pay their fair share
President Lula and the First Lady receive Club de Madrid Members to discuss gender equality
20 November, 2023
Club de Madrid calls for immediate cease fire in Gaza
7 November, 2023
Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live in peace, free from fear and violence
The state of democracy in Latin America: Opportunities and challenges
27 October, 2023
With the aim of learning about the situation of democracy in Latin America and highlighting the opportunities for cooperation between CELAC-EU and the USA, a meeting will be held on 27 October, with the participation of Francisco Sagasti, President of Peru (2020-2021).
Coups d’etat in West Africa: How to stop the spiral?
18 October, 2023
In less than three years, five countries in West Africa and the Sahel have experienced putsches and attempted military coups
