EU Response to the Political Crisis in Belarus

by name voted on 21.10.2020

Summary

The European Parliament calls for a major review of EU-Belarus relations following fraudulent elections and widespread human rights abuses by the Lukashenka regime.

9 21.10.2020

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election

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human rights

public safety

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international relations

Key points

The European Parliament refuses to recognize the results of the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus as free or fair.
There is a strong demand for the immediate release of all political prisoners and members of civil society detained by the regime.
The report calls for expanded sanctions against high-ranking officials responsible for election fraud and human rights abuses.
A targeted EU assistance programme should be launched to provide legal, medical, and material help to victims of political violence.

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Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on relations with Belarus Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the VPC/HR on relations with Belarus

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