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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2766(RSP))

On the deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich

B-10-2026-0325

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

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This resolution condemns the politically motivated conviction of Aliaksandra Pulinovich and calls for her immediate release, along with all political prisoners in Belarus. It demands an end to repression, guarantees of detainee rights, and stronger EU sanctions against Belarusian authorities. It also urges EU support for prisoners and their families, including humanitarian visas and financial aid.

Key points

  1. Condemns the politically motivated conviction and imprisonment of Aliaksandra Pulinovich for acts allegedly committed when she was a 16-year-old child.
  2. Urges Belarusian authorities to comply with their obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  3. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Aliaksandra Pulinovich and all political prisoners in Belarus, with charges dropped and convictions quashed.
  4. Demands that authorities guarantee detainees access to health care, lawyers, and family members, and end incommunicado detention and ill-treatment.
  5. Calls for investigation of deaths in custody and allegations of torture.
  6. Urges Belarusian authorities to halt systematic repression, including transnational repression of exiled Belarusians and forced deportations of released prisoners.
  7. Calls for a moratorium on the death penalty in Belarus.
  8. Calls on the Council and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative to strengthen sanctions against those responsible for repression.
  9. Reiterates call on EU and Member States to support political prisoners and families by requesting release, summoning ambassadors, granting humanitarian visas, and providing rehabilitation and financial support.

Who is affected

  • Aliaksandra Pulinovich and all political prisoners in Belarus, who would be released and have charges dropped.
  • Belarusian authorities, who must comply with child rights obligations and end repression.
  • EU and Member States, called on to support prisoners and families and strengthen sanctions.

Figures and deadlines

  • 868 political prisoners remain in prison in Belarus.
  • Aliaksandra Pulinovich was sentenced to 10 years and 3 months in prison.