For several decades, relations between Senegal and the European Union (EU) were presented as a model for cooperation between Europe and West Africa. A major economic partner in Dakar, the EU has accompanied Senegal in strategic sectors such as infrastructure, fisheries, agriculture, education, security and democratic governance. But since President Bassirou Diomaye Faye came to power in March 2024, a new dynamic has developed. The new regime, supported by a sovereignist and pan-African vision, now intends to redefine Senegal's relations with its traditional partners, including the European Union. This is a symbolic break with the approach considered too dependent on the old regimes, while opening the way for a more balanced and focused partnership with national interests. A historical relationship based on economic and political cooperation Since Senegal's independence in 1960, Europe has always occupied a...