Policy Dialogue 2019
Digital Transformation and the Future of Democracy (2019)
The 2019 Annual Policy Dialogue took place in Madrid on 21–22 October 2019 with the IE School of Global and Public Affairs, under the patronage of European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel. More than 100 experts, policymakers and industry leaders worked with Club de Madrid members on fundamental rights, data economies and disinformation.
Key facts
| Dates and venue | 21–22 October 2019, Madrid |
|---|---|
| Partner | IE School of Global and Public Affairs |
| Patronage | Mariya Gabriel, Member of the European Commission |
| Working-group partners | The Future Society, IE Center for the Governance of Change, Ipsos Global Affairs |
| Participants | More than 100 experts, policymakers and industry leaders, plus Club de Madrid members |
Three Action Labs
- Fundamental rights in the digital era
- Data economies and the future of the social contract
- Trust and public debate in the disinformation age
Recommendations
The outputs combined seven measures against disinformation – including empowering digital citizens, “rewiring media” and protecting elections – with four priority areas for policy:
- Develop a bill of Digital Rights of International Significance.
- Review legislation concerning the digital environment.
- Encourage voluntary action.
- Promote citizens' education.
Presentation in Helsinki
On 12 December 2019, Club de Madrid presented the outputs at the event “Digitalization and the Future of Democracy” in Helsinki, hosted by DEMO Finland, its partner in the European Partnership for Democracy. Programmes coordinator Rubén Campos gave the keynote to parliamentarians, advisers, experts and civil society. Participants included Heidi Kuusniemi (University of Vaasa), Teemu Roos (University of Helsinki) and Eeva Aittoniemi (Finnish Ministry of Justice). The next step announced there was the Boston Policy Lab.
Frequently asked questions
When and where was the 2019 Club de Madrid Policy Dialogue?
On 21–22 October 2019 in Madrid, with the IE School of Global and Public Affairs.
What were the 2019 recommendations?
Seven measures against disinformation and four priorities: a bill of digital rights of international significance, review of digital legislation, voluntary action and citizens' education.
What happened in Helsinki?
Club de Madrid presented the 2019 outputs at an event hosted by DEMO Finland on 12 December 2019.