Former Monaco National Council member Marc Mourou has officially launched Generation Monaco, a new, progressive political movement focused on long-term planning and continuous engagement – rather than last-minute election campaigns. Addressing a packed audience at the Novotel Monte-Carlo earlier this month, Mourou called for early and sustained political involvement from all walks of Monegasque society.
A new breed of political party has emerged on the Monaco scene with the launch of former National Council member Marc Mourou’s Generation Monaco.
Unveiled on 3rd February at the Novotel Monte-Carlo, the new party is arousing interest and curiosity from many who are looking for a way to be more profoundly involved in what happens in Monaco.
“We have always found it surprising that political movements do not start to work until only a few months before the elections,” Mourou said. “Generation Monaco is different. We are now here, ready to get involved, listen and build a programme that really meets the needs of the Monegasques.”
Mourou was first elected to public office in 2018 as a Primo! candidate under the then newly elected National Council President Stéphane Valeri. Mourou later took on the role of President of the Education, Youth and Sports Commission (CENJS), then as Chair of the Social Interest Commission and various cases (CISAD).
The movement brings together political veterans and fresh voices, including Luxury Professionals Monaco co-founder Aude Berlin and former National Council members Pierre Van Klaveren, Pierre Bardy and Jean-Charles Emmerich. With a 30-member steering committee representing various sectors, Mourou made a point of highlighting the group’s diverse, intergenerational makeup as the way forward for the Principality’s political future.
A key focus of Generation Monaco is improving healthcare access. Mourou criticised long specialist wait times, which can exceed four to five months, stressing that the country’s world-class healthcare should prioritise residents.
“The residents of Monaco should not have to wait months to see a paediatrician, an ENT, a dermatologist or a psychiatrist,” he said.
Education is another priority. While Monaco ranks highly academically, Mourou questions whether students can gain access to their dream schools and meaningful careers. He proposed rethinking the school day structure, inspired by Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon models that balance academic rigor with cultural and extracurricular activities.
Beyond healthcare and education, the movement seeks progress on gender equality and parental leave. Mourou also believes Monaco can learn from Northern European policies to better support working families.
“If we want to continue to attract and retain talent, we need politicians that reflect the realities of modern life,” he stated.
With elections three years away, Generation Monaco is setting itself apart by initiating discussions and shaping policies now, giving people a chance to become more deeply involved in shaping the Monaco of tomorrow.
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