The Renew Europe group in the European Parliament presents the RENEWPAC 2023 Summit, which will be held in Dakar from 3 to 5 December 2023. This initiative, based on the success of the 2022 Summit in Marrakech, brings together liberal leaders from Europe and Africa around crucial priorities, with a particular focus on sustainable development.
Indeed, Renew Europe, the pro-European and centrist political group in the European Parliament, has 101 elected members in 24 EU Member States. The third largest political group, it promotes democracy, upholds the rule of law, human rights and fundamental rights, and works for a prosperous Europe and a sustainable continent for future generations.
Objectives of the RENEWPAC 2023 Summit
The RENEWPAC 2023 Summit aims to bring together liberal leaders from Europe and Africa to discuss the complex challenges facing both continents. With a focus on sustainable development, the summit aims to be a catalyst for positive change by bringing together engaged minds.
The RENEWPAC 2023 Summit is organized in collaboration with renowned liberal institutions, including the Liberal International, the African Liberal Network, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, ALDE, EDP, the European Renewal Group of the European Committee of the Regions and the European Liberal Forum.
The details
Official Opening Ceremony (4 December 2023, 11:00 – 12:00): The ceremony will be inaugurated by H.E. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, followed by speeches by Nicola Beer, Vice-President of the European Parliament, Hakima El Haite, President of the Liberal International, and Gilbert Noël Ouedraogo, President of the African Liberal Network. Interviews with Members of the European Parliament will be available before and after the ceremony.
Press Conference (5 December 2023, 12:30 PM – TBC): Shortly after the adoption of the Dakar Manifesto, a press conference will be held by the co-chairs of RENEWPAC, Jan-Christoph Oetjen and Mohamed Ouzzine, as well as by Omar Youm, Minister of the Armed Forces of Senegal.
