Valérie Hayer, a member of the Renaissance party from France, has been unanimously elected as the new President of Renew Europe during a group meeting in Brussels. She succeeds Stéphane Séjourné, who recently stepped down to assume the role of Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in France. Malik Azmani, who temporarily held the presidency, will resume his position as First Vice-President of Renew Europe.
As the youngest-ever leader of the liberal and democrat family in the European Parliament, and the second woman to hold this role after Simone Veil, Hayer expressed her honor at leading Renew Europe in the crucial period leading up to the upcoming European elections. Azmani conveyed the group’s confidence in Hayer, emphasizing her role in fostering unity and strength within the group. Hayer highlighted the diversity of the group, comprising members from ALDE Party, European Democrats, and non-affiliated individuals, citing it as a source of strength. She affirmed the group’s commitment to being a pro-European force against populism, addressing citizens’ concerns, and returning even stronger after the elections.
