| Progressive Union for Renewal | |
| Native Name: | Union progressiste pour le renouveau |
| Abbreviation: | UPR |
| President: | Joseph Djogbenou |
| Founder: | Bruno Amoussou Abraham Zinzindohoue |
| Founded: | 1 December 2018 |
| Predecessor: | Union Makes the Nation Democratic Renewal Party (2022) |
| Headquarters: | Cotonou, Benin, Bulgaria Square, 01-1515, Plot No. 620/DE |
| Ideology: | Social democracy Pro-Talon[1] |
| Position: | Centre-left |
| Colors: | Yellow |
| Slogan: | Patriotisme – Travail – Solidarité |
| Seats1 Title: | National Assembly |
| Seats2 Title: | Municipal Councilors |
| Country: | Benin |
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.[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]
The following is a list of presidents of the UPR:
| Year | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/- | Position | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bruno Amoussou | 645,214 | 56.22 | New | 1st | |||
| 2023 | Joseph Djogbenou | 930,714 | 37.56 | 6 | 1st |