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Wolfgang Schüssel

Oct 20, 2017

From 2000 to 2007, Wolfgang Schüssel served as Federal Chancellor of Austria, chairing the European Council during Austria‘s EU Presidency in the first half of 2006.  His term in office saw the introduction of the Euro, a comprehensive reform of Austria’s pension...

José Manuel Durao Barroso

Oct 20, 2017

Born on March 23rd, 1956, Lisbon, Portugal. After receiving a law degree at the University of Lisbon (1978), Barroso continued his studies at the University of Geneva, where he earned a European studies degree and a master’s degree (1981) in political science. Barroso...

Joyce Banda

Oct 20, 2017

Joyce Banda has been a Club de Madrid Member since 2015 and currently serves on its Board of Directors. Joyce Banda served was Malawi’s first female president and Africa’s second.  Before assuming office, Banda served as a Member of Parliament, Minister of Gender and...

Carlos Mesa

Oct 20, 2017

Date and place of birth: La Paz, Bolivia, 1953. Professional experience: B.A. Mesa Gisbert, who graduated in Literature from Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, is a renowned Bolivian politician, historian and journalist. Before taking office as President, he played a...