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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/3014(RSP))

On the need for actions to address the continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus

B-10-2025-0054

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Danilo Della Valle

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This resolution condemns the continued oppression and fraudulent elections in Belarus, and calls for the release of political prisoners, respect for minority rights, and EU support for Belarusians fleeing the country.

Key points

  1. Condemns the continued oppression of the Belarusian people by the Lukashenka regime, including human rights violations, political repression, and violence against peaceful protesters.
  2. Denounces the fraudulent nature of elections in Belarus, which fail to meet basic democratic and international standards.
  3. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, activists, journalists, and trade unionists, naming Aliaksandr Yarashuk, Nikita Zolotarev, and Jana Pinchuk.
  4. Notes with concern the denial of fundamental rights to the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minorities, and other groups; calls for full respect for sexual and other minority rights.
  5. Urges Belarusian authorities to respect international human rights obligations and engage in genuine dialogue with opposition and civil society, ending all repression.
  6. Reiterates the call for the EU and its Member States to simplify visa and provisional identification document procedures for those fleeing Belarus, and to provide rehabilitation and support.
  7. Reiterates solidarity with the Belarusian people in their struggle for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Who is affected

  • The Belarusian government and authorities, who are condemned and urged to change their actions.
  • Political prisoners, activists, journalists, and trade unionists in Belarus, who are called to be released.
  • LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minorities, and other discriminated groups in Belarus, whose rights are to be respected.
  • The EU and its Member States, which are called to simplify visa procedures and provide support to Belarusians fleeing.