MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/3014(RSP))
On the need for actions to address the continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus
B-10-2025-0058
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Tobias Cremer
- Voted on · Adopted 567–25–66 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2024/3014
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Parliament's resolution on Belarus condemns repression and the announced 26 January 2025 election, which it says cannot be free or fair, and calls for new elections under OSCE/ODIHR observation.¶¶¶ It demands release of all political prisoners, broader sanctions, accountability, and continued support for democratic forces and civil society.¶¶¶
Key points
- Calls for an immediate end to repression and expresses solidarity with those fighting the Lukashenka regime.¶
- Reiterates concern over human rights violations, including repression, crackdowns, impunity, and lack of due process.¶
- Stresses that elections in the current atmosphere cannot be free and fair; reiterates calls for new elections under OSCE/ODIHR observation.¶
- Recalls that the EU does not recognise Lukashenka as legitimate president and will not recognise his re-election in the 26 January 2025 election.¶
- Demands immediate release of all political prisoners, dropping of charges, rehabilitation, compensation, and access to lawyers, Red Cross, medical care, and family.¶
- Calls on EU and member states to support prisoners and families, simplify visa procedures, monitor trials, and find new ways to secure release.¶
- Calls on the Council to broaden sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for repression and electoral fraud, including judges, prosecutors, and officials.¶
- Calls on EU institutions to raise the situation in international organisations to enhance scrutiny and galvanise action.¶
- Calls for accountability for crimes against the Belarusian people, applying universal jurisdiction.¶
- Urges continued assistance to democratic forces, civil society, and independent media, and encourages unity among them.¶
- Expresses concern about persecution in exile, including abuse of Interpol warrants; calls on countries not to extradite Belarusian citizens who may face persecution.¶
Who is affected
- Political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons in Belarus, who would be released and compensated.¶
- Individuals and entities responsible for repression and electoral fraud, targeted by broader sanctions.¶
- Belarusian democratic forces, civil society, and independent media, receiving continued EU assistance.¶
- Belarusian citizens who have fled the regime, who should not be extradited from non-EU countries.¶