News on the topic: EU-Belarus
17.12.2024 Why Belarusian judges and penal colony chiefs end up on EU sanctions lists
On December 16, the European Union adopted its 15th sanctions package against the regimes of Russia and Belarus, introducing new sanctions against Belarusian officials, judges, as well as officials in pre-trial detention centers and penal colonies.
11.11.2024 The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Czech Parliament called for the release of Ales Bialiatski and all political prisoners in Belarus
In a resolution adopted on November 7, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies called on the Lukashenka regime to immediately and unconditionally release Nobel Peace Prize and Václav Havel Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski.
30.10.2024 The European Parliament: "Elections held in a climate of fear and repression cannot be considered fair"
The European Parliament reaffirms its unwavering support for the sovereignty and independence of Belarus.
23.09.2024 "The situation of political prisoners in Belarus remains one of the greatest concerns of the EU", says Josep Borrell
Speech by the Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell on the situation of political prisoners in Belarus.
11.03.2024 MEPs launch the second edition of the #EPSTANDSBYYOU initiative
During the plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs will sign personalised postcards for political prisoners in Belarus.
20.02.2024 Council of the EU confirms EU’s unwavering support for democracy and human rights
On 19 February 2024, the Council approved conclusions reaffirming its unwavering support for the Belarusian people’s quest for a free, democratic, sovereign and independent Belarus.
13.02.2024 The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning repressions in Belarus
The reason for it was the January 23-24 crackdown, pressure on political prisoners and their relatives, as well as the "case of analysts".
12.02.2024 MEPs urged not to recognize the results of the Belarusian elections*
Due to the lack of transparency, freedom, and justice.
15.12.2023 The European Parliament demands the release of all political prisoners in Belarus and calls for documenting the crimes of the Lukashenka regime
The resolution was approved in connection with the prolonged isolation of Mikalai Statkevich: there has been no information about him for more than 300 days.
11.11.2023 EU statement on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus on November 12
The European Union made a statement on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus, November 12.
30.08.2023 Accountability for Enforced Disappearances in Belarus: Former member of President Lukashenka’s elite hit squad brought before a Swiss Court
The proceeding follows the criminal claims by relatives of two of the victims and is supported by FIDH, TRIAL International, and Viasna.
24.01.2023 EP Delegation for relations with Belarus condems sham trials of dissidents
The delegation released a statement on the politically motivated trials of democratic forces and civil society figures in Belarus.
20.01.2023 EU urges Minsk release all political prisoners including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialatski
The European Union remains gravely concerned with the dire and deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus under the Lukashenka regime.
02.12.2022 MEPs: Maryia Kalesnikava must be granted immediate and unimpeded access to medical care
European Parliament's Delegation for relations with Belarus calls to release all political prisoners in a Joint statement.
07.09.2022 Belarusian human rights defenders met with the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs
They informed the Finnish politician about the current human rights situation in Belarus.
