This week, liberals from across Africa and Europe are gathering in Rabat, Morocco, for the RENEWPAC Summit 2026.
In an increasingly multipolar world, where global alliances are shifting and authoritarian influence is expanding, liberal actors are looking beyond traditional partnerships to strengthen ties between Africa and Europe.
A key milestone of this year’s Summit is the launch of the African Liberal Parliamentary Alliance (ALPA), aimed at reinforcing cooperation between liberal parliamentarians across the continent and deepening engagement to protect democratic governance.
The annual gathering allows both continents to exchange best practices, ideas and tackle challenges together. Participants have the chance to reflect on how liberal values deliver stability, opportunity and progress across continents.
This year’s theme, “Resilience and Renewal: Building Liberal Partnerships in a Multipolar World,” reflects the urgency of strengthening cooperation in a rapidly changing global landscape.
This year's edition centres around four crucial areas of Africa-Europe relations: governance and security, sustainable growth and trade, climate and energy and digital and health connectivity.
Jan-Christoph Oetjen MEP (FDP, DE), RENEWPAC Co-President, said :
“A lasting partnership with the African continent can only be built on an equal footing. One way to help one another is through the exchange of skills. We must launch the EU Talent Pool to connect job seekers from African partner countries with EU employers and provide safe and legal pathways to Europe. The barriers for coming to Europe are still too high.”
Hosted by the Moroccan Party for Authenticity and Modernity (PAM), the Summit brings together leaders from across the liberal family, including ALDE Party Vice-Presidents Dan Barna MEP and Malik Azmani MEP.
As global dynamics continue to shift, the RENEWPAC Summit highlights a growing recognition: stronger partnerships between Africa and Europe will be essential to shaping a more stable and cooperative international order.