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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2629(RSP))

On Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus: threats from the Investigative Committee

B-10-2025-0221

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Robert Biedroń

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This resolution condemns the ongoing repression by the Lukashenka regime in Belarus and expresses solidarity with the Belarusian people. It calls for the release of all political prisoners and an end to persecution, including against Belarusians abroad. It urges countries not to extradite Belarusian citizens who may face persecution, and calls on the EU and its member states to address the abuse of Interpol arrest warrants. It also urges continued support for Belarusian democratic forces and civil society.

Key points

  1. Calls for an immediate end to repression of the people of Belarus and reiterates solidarity with those fighting the regime's repression.
  2. Urges the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners.
  3. Expresses concern about human rights violations, including systematic repression, crackdowns on opposition, civil society, media, and lack of due process.
  4. Expresses concern about persecution in exile, including abuse of Interpol arrest warrants and surveillance of Belarusian citizens abroad.
  5. Calls on countries not to extradite Belarusian citizens who may face persecution, and for the EU and member states to raise the abuse of international arrest warrants with Interpol.
  6. Notes increased targeting of individuals linked to Belarusian democratic structures in exile; urges the Commission and member states to continue assisting democratic forces and encourages unity among them.

Who is affected

  • Belarusian citizens, including political prisoners and those abroad facing surveillance and threats.
  • Belarusian democratic forces, civil society, and independent media, who receive support and encouragement.
  • Countries that may extradite Belarusian citizens; they are called on not to do so.

Figures and deadlines

  • 1 200 political prisoners as of March 2025.