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Club de Madrid

Club de Madrid
Club de Madrid is the world’s largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers, who leverage their individual and collective leadership experience and global reach to strengthen inclusive democratic practice and improve the well-being of people around the world. As a non-partisan and international non-profit organisation, it counts on the hands-on governance experience of more than 130 Members from over 70 countries, along with a global network of advisers and partners across all sectors of society. This unique alliance stimulates dialogue, builds bridges and engages in advocacy efforts to strengthen public policies and effective leadership through recommendations that tackle challenges such as inclusion, sustainable development and peace, at the national and international levels.
  • Palacio del Marqués de Cañete, Calle Mayor 69, Planta 1, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Topics

Global cooperation, Governance, Multilateralism

Countries of work

Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

The latest from Club de Madrid

Beyond Beijing: Rethinking Women’s Political Participation

Club de Madrid and the European Democracy Hub have undertaken this project to take stock of 30 years of women’s political participation and leadership, assessing the progress made while also identifying persistent barriers that hinder women from increasing their role in senior decision-making. The report draws in part on 12 interviews with Members of Club de Madrid, former heads of state and government from Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Finland, New Zealand, Senegal, Slovenia, and Sweden.

Regional Meeting: Transformative Leadership and Inclusive Democracy

Club de Madrid organised a regional meeting in Montevideo, Uruguay, titled “Transformative Leadership and Inclusive Democracy” at the Spanish Cooperation Training Center (AECID). This meeting gathered leaders from Latin America and Spain, and experts from international organisations to share strategies and experiences to promote inclusive, violence-free democracies.

From Fragmentation to Cooperation: Democracy and Multilateralism at the 2025 EU-CELAC and Americas summits

In a global context marked by fragmentation and mistrust, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States share both the challenge and the opportunity to renew democratic and multilateral cooperation. The report “From Fragmentation to Cooperation: Democracy and Multilateralism at the 2025 EU-CELAC and Americas Summits” outlines a roadmap to strengthen democratic resilience, sustainable prosperity, and interregional partnerships.

Open positions

Working for democracy provides an opportunity to contribute towards shaping fair, just, and equitable societies around the world. Our network of organisations, located at the heart of Europe, is dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals’ and communities’ freedoms and human rights through our programmes, research, and advocacy activities.