On the continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania
B-10-2025-0587
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Sven Mikser, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
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This resolution condemns Belarus's hybrid attacks against Lithuania, including airspace intrusions and economic coercion, and expresses solidarity with Lithuania.¶¶¶ It urges Belarus to cease hostilities and release detained vehicles, supports Lithuania's defensive measures, and calls for a coordinated EU response.¶¶¶ It welcomes EU defence initiatives, stresses critical infrastructure resilience, and reaffirms support for Ukraine.¶¶¶ It welcomes the updated EU sanctions regime against Belarus and notes Lithuania's state of emergency.¶¶
Key points
- Expresses full solidarity with Lithuania and other affected member states, stressing that attacks on one member state threaten the whole EU.¶
- Condemns Belarus's hybrid warfare, including balloon incursions, economic coercion, and military provocation, as part of an escalating pattern.¶
- Condemns retaliatory measures like hijacking freight vehicles, which are deliberate coercion to destabilise trade and pressure the EU.¶
- Urges Belarus to cease all hostilities, release all detained vehicles, drivers, and cargo, and provide compensation for damages.¶
- Supports Lithuania's right to take decisive measures, including intercepting or neutralising unmanned flying objects from Belarus.¶
- Calls for a coordinated EU response with reinforced restrictive measures and enhanced resilience to deter further provocation.¶
- Welcomes the European Drone Defence Initiative as a flagship project to build a coordinated counter-drone architecture across member states.¶
- Welcomes the Eastern Flank Watch approach to integrate air-defence, counter-drone, ground-based, and maritime security capabilities.¶
- Stresses the need to protect critical infrastructure and improve military mobility, welcoming a budget increase for military mobility.¶
- Sees Belarus's actions as part of a pattern with Russia, aiming to weaken EU support for Ukraine; reiterates commitment to Ukraine's defence.¶¶
- Welcomes the updated EU sanctions regime against Belarus and calls for additional sectoral measures, including new listing criteria.¶
- Takes note of Lithuania's state of emergency due to national security concerns and the need for closer coordination.¶
Who is affected
- Lithuania and other EU member states affected by Belarusian hybrid attacks, receiving solidarity and support.¶
- Belarusian authorities, urged to cease hostilities and release detained vehicles and drivers.¶
- EU institutions and member states, called on to implement coordinated responses and sanctions.¶¶
- Freight drivers and companies whose vehicles are detained in Belarus, expected to be released and compensated.¶
Figures and deadlines
- More than 600 balloons detected in Lithuania's airspace during 2025.¶
- 16 airport closures, affecting more than 300 flights and more than 47,000 passengers.
- More than EUR 750,000 in losses to Lithuanian airports and aviation companies.