On Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich
B-10-2026-0328
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Łukasz Kohut, Andrzej Halicki, Michael Gahler, Ondřej Kolář, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Isabel WiselerLima, Tomas Tobé, Sandra Kalniete, Michał Szczerba, Andrey Kovatchev, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Reinhold Lopatka, Miriam Lexmann, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Wouter Beke, Liudas Mažylis, Danuše Nerudová, Tomáš Zdechovský, Vangelis Meimarakis, Arba Kokalari, Eleonora Meleti, Davor Ivo Stier, Ana Miguel Pedro, Inese Vaidere, Loránt Vincze
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This resolution condemns the deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, focusing on Aliaksandra Pulinovich, and demands her immediate release and that of all political prisoners.¶ It also calls for broader sanctions against those responsible and for accountability, including through universal jurisdiction.¶¶
Key points
- Demands the immediate and unconditional release of Aliaksandra Pulinovich and all political prisoners, including human rights defenders, journalists, and minors.¶
- Strongly condemns the politically motivated prosecution of Pulinovich and the use of severe charges against minors as intimidation.¶
- Condemns misuse of extremism and terrorism laws to criminalize peaceful expression and civic activities.¶
- States that partial releases do not constitute reform or justify normalizing relations with the Lukashenka regime.¶
- Calls on the Council to broaden and enforce targeted sanctions against officials responsible for politically motivated prosecutions.¶
- Calls for full accountability and for member states to apply universal jurisdiction for crimes by Lukashenka's regime.¶