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Resolution on Human Rights and Trade Union Repression in Belarus

Summary

The European Parliament demands the release of political prisoners and trade union leaders in Belarus, condemning the regime's repression and its support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
9 19.05.2022
Other
justice
labour law
government
environment
human rights
public safety
civil service
social policy
political party
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses strong solidarity with the people of Belarus and demands the immediate release of all political prisoners.
  • The resolution condemns the systematic crackdown on independent trade unions and the arrest of their leaders.
  • The regime has introduced the death penalty for 'attempted acts of terrorism' through changes to the criminal code.
  • Trade union leaders are being charged with violating laws related to public order.

Speeches

24 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
Carmen AVRAM
Carmen AVRAM
S&D
1:10 min
24. Prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus (debate)
Özlem DEMIREL
Özlem DEMIREL
The Left
1:38 min
24. Prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus (debate)
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus Prosecution of opposition and detention of trade union leaders in Belarus
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