MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2900(RSP))
On the situation in Belarus, five years after the stolen presidential elections
B-10-2025-0449
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Danilo Della Valle
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This resolution condemns the Lukashenka regime's oppression and fraudulent elections in Belarus, and expresses solidarity with the Belarusian people.¶¶¶ It calls for the release of all political prisoners, respect for human rights, and an inclusive dialogue, while urging Belarus to stop complicity in Russia's war against Ukraine.¶¶¶ It also calls on the EU to simplify visa procedures for Belarusians fleeing, and to revise sanctions to mitigate harm to ordinary citizens.¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the Lukashenka regime for human rights violations, repression of opposition, arbitrary arrests, torture, and violence against peaceful protesters.¶
- Denounces the fraudulent nature of elections in Belarus, which fail to meet democratic and international standards.¶
- Expresses full solidarity with the Belarusian people in their struggle for dignity, social justice, human rights and democratic participation.¶
- Stresses that Belarus's future must be determined by its people, free from external pressure or interference.¶
- Reiterates condemnation of Belarus's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine; calls on Belarus to refrain from complicity and work toward peace.¶
- Welcomes the release of certain political prisoners and trade unionists as a positive but partial step; calls for immediate and unconditional release of all remaining political detainees.¶
- Urges Belarusian authorities to respect international human rights obligations and engage in genuine dialogue with opposition and civil society.¶
- Notes concern over the Government's refusal to respect rights of LGBTI+ community, ethnic minorities and other groups; calls for full respect of minority rights.¶
- Calls on the EU and Member States to simplify visa and provisional identification document procedures for those fleeing Belarus, and provide rehabilitation and financial support.¶
- Calls for the EU to revise sanctions policy to mitigate harm to ordinary citizens while maintaining pressure on the regime; normalisation of relations conditional on human rights progress.¶
- Underlines that a peaceful, democratic, socially just Belarus is in the interest of stability; isolation risks driving Belarus further into authoritarian dependency.¶
Who is affected
- The Belarusian people, including political prisoners, opposition figures, journalists, activists, trade unionists, LGBTI+ community, and ethnic minorities.¶¶
- The EU and its Member States, called on to simplify visa procedures and revise sanctions policy.¶¶
- The Belarusian authorities, urged to release prisoners, respect rights, and engage in dialogue.¶