On Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus - threats from the Investigative Committee
B-10-2025-0223
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Mariusz Kamiński, Michał Dworczyk, Maciej Wąsik, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Alexandr Vondra, Assita Kanko, Aurelijus Veryga, Rihards Kols, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Ivaylo Valchev, Roberts Zīle
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- Full procedure 2025/2629
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This resolution condemns the Belarusian regime's repression of citizens abroad and demands the release of political prisoners, including three women and journalist Andrzej Poczobut. It calls for sanctions, ICC action, and support for Belarusians in exile.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the persecution of Belarusian citizens for peaceful democratic activities abroad as an infringement on the sovereignty of host countries.¶
- Demands immediate release and rehabilitation of all political prisoners, including Viktoryia Kulsha, Volha Mayorava, and Alena Hnauk, and calls for recognition of their cases as crimes against humanity.¶
- Calls for the release of Andrzej Poczobut and urges the EU to intensify diplomatic and legal pressure on Belarus.¶
- Calls on EU authorities and member states to impose targeted sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, on officials of the Investigative Committee and others involved in transnational repression.¶
- Appeals to the International Criminal Court to expedite proceedings on crimes against humanity and issue arrest warrants for substantiated individuals.¶
- Expresses support for the Belarusian democratic community in exile and underlines the need to remain vigilant against provocations and repression within EU borders, especially with Russian security services.¶¶
- Urges the EU and member states to strengthen support for Belarusians in exile by simplifying legalization and residence procedures, supporting independent media, and preserving cultural identity.¶
Who is affected
- Belarusian political prisoners and exiles, including Viktoryia Kulsha, Volha Mayorava, Alena Hnauk, and Andrzej Poczobut.¶¶¶
- Officials of the Investigative Committee of Belarus and other institutions involved in transnational repression, subject to sanctions.¶
- The International Criminal Court, urged to expedite proceedings and issue arrest warrants.¶
- EU authorities and member states, called on to impose sanctions and support Belarusians in exile.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- 25 March 2025: four years since the latest arrest of Andrzej Poczobut.¶