Belarus political prisoners

Latest decisions

1. Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the continuing repression by the Belarusian regime and expressing solidarity with political prisoners, including Aliaksandra Pulinovich. It demands the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and their full rehabilitation, and calls for an end to the politically motivated prosecution of minors. The text urges the EU and member states to intensify efforts for releases, broaden sanctions, and support accountability, while rejecting any normalisation with the regime until reforms are implemented.

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   18 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 13 ballots · voted 13:09 · B-10-2026-0326 · 2026/2766

   Adopted 504–4–55 · by an overwhelming majority
2. Situation in Belarus, five years after the fraudulent presidential elections

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Belarus, five years after the fraudulent presidential elections of 2020. The resolution reiterates non-recognition of Aliaksandr Lukashenka as President and considers elections under his regime fraudulent and illegitimate. It expresses grave concern about political prisoners and calls for their release.

   Foreign affairs

   22 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 18 ballots · voted 15:08 · RC-10-2025-0451 · 2025/2900

   Adopted 458–18–84 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus - threats from the Investigative Committee

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Belarusian authorities' persecution of citizens for peaceful democratic activities abroad, calling it an infringement on host countries' sovereignty. It demands the immediate release of all political prisoners, including Viktoryia Kulsha, Volha Mayorava, Alena Hnauk, and journalist Andrzej Poczobut, and urges the EU to intensify pressure on the regime. Parliament calls for targeted sanctions against Belarusian officials involved in transnational repression and appeals to the International Criminal Court to expedite proceedings and issue arrest warrants. It also urges EU member states to simplify legalization for Belarusians in exile and support independent media, while forwarding the resolution to EU bodies and Belarusian authorities.

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   3 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 14 ballots · voted 13:23 · RC-10-2025-0219 · 2025/2629

   Adopted 535–19–55 · by an overwhelming majority
4. Need for actions to address the continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus, condemning repression and electoral fraud. MEPs demand the release of all political prisoners, new free elections under international observation, and broader EU sanctions against those responsible. They also call for accountability for crimes and support for democratic forces and civil society.

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   22 Jan 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 13 ballots · voted 12:43 · RC-10-2025-0055 · 2024/3014

   Adopted 567–25–66 · by an overwhelming majority
5. The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus, condemning systematic repression since the 2020 presidential election. The text urges Belarusian authorities to release all political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons, and to respect detainees' human rights. It also calls on the EU and member states to support prisoners and their families, and expresses concern about Interpol warrant abuse. Parliament asks for the resolution to be forwarded to EU institutions, member states, Serbia, and other bodies.

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   19 Sept 2024 · Resolutions · joint motion · 8 ballots · voted 13:10 · RC-10-2024-0026 · 2024/2804

   Adopted 549–21–37 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2766 Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich 18 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2900 Situation in Belarus, five years after the fraudulent presidential elections 22 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
3. 2025/2629 Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus - threats from the Investigative Committee 3 Apr 2025 · 1 vote
4. 2024/3014 Need for actions to address the continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus 22 Jan 2025 · 1 vote
5. 2024/2804 The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus 19 Sept 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 5 most recent final roll-call votes about Belarus political prisoners.

With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.

The latest final votes, group by group

Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.

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