Progressive Union (Benin)
The Progressive Union (French: Union Progressiste) is a political party in Benin, led by Bruno Amoussou. It tends to be more popular in the south of the country.[2]
Progressive Union Union Progressiste | |
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| Abbreviation | UP |
| Leader | Bruno Amoussou |
| Founded | 1 December 2018 |
| Preceded by | Union Makes the Nation |
| Ideology | Social democracy Subsidiarity[1] Pan-Africanism[1] Civic nationalism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colors | Yellow |
| Slogan | Patriotisme – Travail – Solidarité |
| National Assembly | 47 / 83
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| Website | |
| unionprogressiste | |
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.
Electoral history
Parliamentary elections
| Year | Votes | % | Seats | +/- | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 645,214 | 56% | 47 / 83 |
 47 |
1st |
Municipal elections
| Year | Votes | % | Councillors | +/- | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 994,602 | 40% | 736 / 1,815 |
736 |
1st |
References
- "Projet de société de l'Union progressiste:Les options socioéconomiques du 1er bloc de la mouvance". Acotonou. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- Millecamps, Matthieu (24 February 2020). "Au Bénin, une majorité « monocolore » tout en nuances". Jeune Afrique (in French). Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Live. "Record low turnout at Benin polls with no opposition". France24.com. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- Live. "How Benin's democratic crown has slipped". BBC News. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
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