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{{short description|Political party in Benin}}
{{short description|Political party in Benin}}

{{Infobox political party
{{Infobox political party
| name = Progressive Union
| name = Progressive Union for Renewal
| native_name = Union Progressiste
| native_name = Union progressiste pour le renouveau
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| logo = Logo of the Progressive Union for Renewal.png
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| abbreviation = UP
| abbreviation = UPR
| leader = [[Joseph Djogbenou]]
| president = [[Joseph Djogbenou]]
| chairperson =
| chairperson =
| general_secretary =
| general_secretary =
| founder = [[Bruno Amoussou]]<br>[[Abraham Zinzindohoue]]
| founder =
| founded = 1 December 2018
| founded = 1 December 2018
| predecessor = [[Union Makes the Nation]]
| predecessor = [[Union Makes the Nation]]<br>[[Democratic Renewal Party (Benin)|Democratic Renewal Party]] (2022)
| headquarters = [[Cotonou]], [[Benin]], Bulgaria Square, 01-1515, Plot No. 620/DE
| headquarters =
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| ideology = [[Social democracy]]<!--https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:4Yb2YbmD0f8J:https://www.beninplus.com/node%3Fpage%3D1656+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us--><br/>[[Subsidiarity]]<ref name="aco">{{Cite web|title=Projet de société de l’Union progressiste:Les options socioéconomiques du 1er bloc de la mouvance|url=http://news.acotonou.com/h/114133.html|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Acotonou|date=2018-12-05}}</ref><!--http://portailpartispolitiques.bj/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/UNION-PROGRESSISTE-PROJET-DE-SOCIETE.pdf--><br/>[[Pan-Africanism]]<ref name="aco"/><br/>[[Civic nationalism]]
| ideology = [[Social democracy]]<!--https://www.beninplus.com/node%3Fpage%3D1656 --><br/>Pro-[[Patrice Talon|Talon]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2019 |title='Unopposed election': Benin voters shun polls with only one choice |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20190429-benin-voters-boycott-election-opposition-talon |access-date=29 December 2022 |website=France 24 |language=en}}</ref>
| position = [[Centre-left]]
| position = [[Centre-left]]
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| colors = {{Color box|#FBE00A|border=darkgray}} [[Yellow]]
| colors = {{Color box|#FAC82D|border=darkgray}} [[Yellow]]
| anthem =
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| slogan = Patriotisme – Travail – Solidarité
| slogan = Patriotisme – Travail – Solidarité
| seats1_title = [[National Assembly (Benin)|National Assembly]]
| seats1_title = [[National Assembly (Benin)|National Assembly]]
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| seats1 = {{Composition bar|53|109|hex={{Party color|Progressive Union for Renewal}}}}
| seats2_title = Municipal Councilors
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| flag =
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| website = {{URL|https://unionprogressiste.bj/}} <!--French section: https://upfr.org/-->
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The '''Progressive Union''' ({{lang-fr|Union Progressiste}}) is a [[political party]] in [[Benin]], led by [[Bruno Amoussou]]. It tends to be more popular in the south of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Millecamps|first=Matthieu|date=24 February 2020|title=Au Bénin, une majorité « monocolore » tout en nuances|url=https://www.jeuneafrique.com/mag/899730/politique/au-benin-une-majorite-monocolore-tout-en-nuances/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Jeune Afrique|language=fr-FR}}</ref>
The '''Progressive Union for Renewal''' ({{langx|fr |Union progressiste pour le renouveau}}, '''UPR'''), formerly called '''Progressive Union''', is a [[political party]] in [[Benin]], led by [[Bruno Amoussou]]. It tends to be more popular in the south of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Millecamps|first=Matthieu|date=24 February 2020|title=Au Bénin, une majorité « monocolore » tout en nuances|url=https://www.jeuneafrique.com/mag/899730/politique/au-benin-une-majorite-monocolore-tout-en-nuances/|access-date=28 October 2021|work=[[Jeune Afrique]]|language=fr-FR}}</ref>


In the [[2019 Beninese parliamentary election]], the party came first, winning 47 of 83 seats in the [[National Assembly (Benin)|National Assembly]].<ref name="2019 election">{{cite web|author=Live |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20190501-benin-election-record-low-turnout-no-opposition-boycott |title=Record low turnout at Benin polls with no opposition |publisher=France24.com |access-date=2020-05-13}}</ref> Both the Progressive Union and the only other party in the National Assembly, [[Republican Bloc]], are allied with President [[Patrice Talon]].<ref name="2019 election" /><ref name="BBC">{{cite web|author=Live |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48150006 |title=How Benin's democratic crown has slipped |publisher=BBC News |access-date=2021-04-28}}</ref>
In the [[2019 Beninese parliamentary election]], the party came first, winning 47 of 83 seats in the [[National Assembly (Benin)|National Assembly]].<ref name="2019 election">{{cite web|author=Live |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20190501-benin-election-record-low-turnout-no-opposition-boycott |title=Record low turnout at Benin polls with no opposition |date=May 2019 |publisher=France24.com |access-date=13 May 2020}}</ref> Both the Progressive Union and the only other party in the National Assembly, [[Republican Bloc]], are allied with President [[Patrice Talon]].<ref name="2019 election" /><ref name="BBC">{{cite news|author=Live |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48150006 |title=How Benin's democratic crown has slipped |date=6 May 2019 |work=[[BBC News]] |access-date=28 April 2021}}</ref> The current [[Vice President of Benin]], [[Mariam Chabi Talata]], is a member.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/mar/15/mariam-chabi-talata-benin-first-female-vice-president-on-abortion-rights|title=Benin's first female vice-president on women's bodies, Amazon warriors and being called a feminist|first=Jill|last= Filipovic|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=15 March 2022|access-date=26 January 2023}}</ref> In July 2022, Bruno Amoussou retired and left the presidency of the UP to [[Joseph Djogbenou]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20220716-b%C3%A9nin-bruno-amoussou-quitte-la-politique-et-laisse-la-pr%C3%A9sidence-de-l-up-%C3%A0-joseph-djogbenou|title=Bénin: Bruno Amoussou quitte la politique et laisse la présidence de l'UP à Joseph Djogbenou|lang=fr|first= Jean-Luc|last= Aplogan|work=[[Radio France Internationale]]|date=16 July 2022|access-date=31 January 2023}}</ref> In August 2022, the party merged with the [[Democratic Renewal Party (Benin)|Democratic Renewal Party]] and changed to its present name.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 August 2022 |title=Bénin: le Parti du renouveau démocratique fusionne avec l'Union progressiste |trans-title=Benin: the Democratic Renewal Party merges with the Progressive Union|url=https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20220822-b%C3%A9nin-le-parti-du-renouveau-d%C3%A9mocratique-fusionne-avec-l-union-progressiste |access-date=20 December 2022 |first= Jean-Luc|last= Aplogan |work=[[Radio France Internationale]] |language=fr}}</ref>


==Presidents==
The current [[Vice President of Benin]], [[Mariam Chabi Talata]], is a member.
[[File:Siège_national_de_l'union_progressiste_au_Bénin.jpg|250x250px|thumb|right|National Headquarters]]
The following is a list of presidents of the UPR:


{{Officeholder table start
In July 2022, Bruno Amoussou retired and left the presidency of the UP to Joseph Djogbenou.
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| officeholder = [[Bruno Amoussou]]
| officeholder_sort = Amoussou, Bruno
| born_year = 1939
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| term_start = 1 December 2018
| term_end = 16 July 2022
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{{Officeholder table
| order = 2
| image = Djogbénou.jpg
| officeholder = [[Joseph Djogbenou]]
| officeholder_sort = Peter, Friedrich
| born_year = 20 March 1969
| died_year =
| term_start = 16 July 2022
| term_end =
| timeinoffice = {{age in years|2022|7|16}} years
}}
{{Officeholder table end}}


==Electoral history==
==Electoral history==
[[File:Progressive Union (Benin) logo.png|250x250px|thumb|right|Former party logo]]
=== Parliamentary elections ===
=== Parliamentary elections ===
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! '''[[2019 Beninese parliamentary election|2019]]'''
! '''[[2019 Beninese parliamentary election|2019]]'''
| [[Bruno Amoussou]]
| 645,214
| 645,214
| {{percentage|56.22|hex=#FBE00A}}
| 56.22
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| {{increase}} 47
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! '''[[2023 Beninese parliamentary election|2023]]'''
| [[Joseph Djogbenou]]
| 930,714
| 37.56
| {{Composition bar|53|109|hex=#FAC82D}}
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| {{increase}} 6
| {{steady}} 1st
| {{yes2|Government}}
|-
![[2026]]
|[[Joseph Djogbenou]]
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! '''[[2020 Beninese municipal elections|2020]]'''
! '''[[2020 Beninese municipal elections|2020]]'''
| 994,602
| 994,602
| {{percentage|39.97|hex=#FBE00A}}
| {{percentage|39.97|hex=#FAC82D}}
| {{Composition bar|736|1815|hex=#FBE00A}}
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| {{increase}} 736
| {{increase}} 736
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[[Category:Pan-Africanist political parties in Africa]]
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Latest revision as of 09:43, 27 October 2024

Progressive Union for Renewal
Union progressiste pour le renouveau
AbbreviationUPR
PresidentJoseph Djogbenou
FounderBruno Amoussou
Abraham Zinzindohoue
Founded1 December 2018
Preceded byUnion Makes the Nation
Democratic Renewal Party (2022)
HeadquartersCotonou, Benin, Bulgaria Square, 01-1515, Plot No. 620/DE
IdeologySocial democracy
Pro-Talon[1]
Political positionCentre-left
Colors  Yellow
SloganPatriotisme – Travail – Solidarité
National Assembly
53 / 109
Municipal Councilors
428 / 1,815
Website
unionprogressiste.bj

The Progressive Union for Renewal (French: Union progressiste pour le renouveau, UPR), formerly called Progressive Union, is a political party in Benin, led by Bruno Amoussou. It tends to be more popular in the south of the country.[2]

In the 2019 Beninese parliamentary election, the party came first, winning 47 of 83 seats in the National Assembly.[3] Both the Progressive Union and the only other party in the National Assembly, Republican Bloc, are allied with President Patrice Talon.[3][4] The current Vice President of Benin, Mariam Chabi Talata, is a member.[5] In July 2022, Bruno Amoussou retired and left the presidency of the UP to Joseph Djogbenou.[6] In August 2022, the party merged with the Democratic Renewal Party and changed to its present name.[7]

Presidents

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National Headquarters

The following is a list of presidents of the UPR:

No. Portrait Party leader Took office Left office Time in office
1
Bruno Amoussou
Amoussou, BrunoBruno Amoussou
(born 1939)		1 December 201816 July 20223 years
2
Joseph Djogbenou
Peter, FriedrichJoseph Djogbenou
(born 20 March 1969)		16 July 20222 years

Electoral history

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Former party logo

Parliamentary elections

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Year Leader Votes % Seats +/- Position Outcome
2019 Bruno Amoussou 645,214 56.22
47 / 83
 New 1st Government
2023 Joseph Djogbenou 930,714 37.56
53 / 109
 Increase 6 Steady 1st Government
2026 Joseph Djogbenou

Municipal elections

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Year Votes % Councillors +/- Result
2020 994,602 40%
736 / 1,815
 Increase 736 1st

References

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  1. ^ "'Unopposed election': Benin voters shun polls with only one choice". France 24. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  2. ^ Millecamps, Matthieu (24 February 2020). "Au Bénin, une majorité « monocolore » tout en nuances". Jeune Afrique (in French). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b Live (May 2019). "Record low turnout at Benin polls with no opposition". France24.com. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  4. ^ Live (6 May 2019). "How Benin's democratic crown has slipped". BBC News. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  5. ^ Filipovic, Jill (15 March 2022). "Benin's first female vice-president on women's bodies, Amazon warriors and being called a feminist". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  6. ^ Aplogan, Jean-Luc (16 July 2022). "Bénin: Bruno Amoussou quitte la politique et laisse la présidence de l'UP à Joseph Djogbenou". Radio France Internationale (in French). Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  7. ^ Aplogan, Jean-Luc (22 August 2022). "Bénin: le Parti du renouveau démocratique fusionne avec l'Union progressiste" [Benin: the Democratic Renewal Party merges with the Progressive Union]. Radio France Internationale (in French). Retrieved 20 December 2022.


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