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Challenging future for Georgia and Moldova after the Vilnius Summit

Ukraine’s decision to delay signing the EU Association Agreement at the EaP Summit created logical doubts about Georgia’s and Moldova’s future integration processes, writes Alexander Chanadiri. 04.12.2013 | 09:28

Opinion: Weak but positive signals on Belarus at the EaP Summit in Vilnius

On 28-29 November Vilnius hosted the Third Eastern Partnership Summit. Uladzimir Makei, the Belarusian Minister for Foreign Affairs, took part in the event. 03.12.2013 | 11:34

Talks about visa facilitation is a bluff, Andrei Sannikau says

Following EaP Summit, ex-presidential candidate from Belarus, commented on talks about visa facilitation, voiced by Belarusian Foreign Minister in Vilnius. 02.12.2013 | 08:05

Uladzimir Makei suggested starting facilitation of visa regime with Europe

Belarusian Foreign Minister spoke about three «false choices» as main impediment to the success of EaP, importance of positive atmosphere at the summit and absence of political prisoners in Belarus. 01.12.2013 | 12:51

Belarus-EU relations depend on the decision on political prisoners, Stefan Füle says

The European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy has commented on the prospects of EU development programmes in Belarus. 30.11.2013 | 13:55

Mikalai Snapkou: Belarus and EU had no difference of opinion on business issues

Business dimension of Eastern Partnership can help cooperation in other areas, says Belarusian Economy Minister. 30.11.2013 | 10:06

The improvement of EU-Belarus relations is in Belarus’ hands, UK Minister for Europe says

A prosperous and stable Eastern Partnership is in the interests of all, claims David Lidington, Minister for Europe at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the interview with Belarusan journalists. 29.11.2013 | 12:51

The results of the first day of the “frosty” summit

The Summit in Vilnius is referred to as “frosty” by journalists, both because of the snow in Vilnius and because of being a disappointment for many. 29.11.2013 | 11:20

Stefan Füle: We offer Ukraine the biggest world market

Ukraine’s benefits of signing the Association Agreement with the EU are obvious, explained the European Commissioner to the EuroBelarus Information Service. 29.11.2013 | 09:25

Oleh Tyahnybok: Belarusan scenario of 2010 can be repeated in Ukraine

By bringing to a stop the enrolment of the Association Agreement, official Kiev only splits the Ukrainian society. 29.11.2013 | 08:48

Andrei Yahorau: Nothing important for Belarus is likely to happen at the Summit

There is nothing to be discussed about the EU-Belarus relations in connection with the ongoing Summit in Vilnius. 28.11.2013 | 18:50

Ulad Vialichka: Ukrainian situation is worst case scenario for everyone, including Belarus

Yet another wave of EU-Russia geopolitical confrontation spread all over Ukraine. Among the victims are the Ukrainian National Platform of the EaP CSF and national civil society organizations. 28.11.2013 | 08:34

EU has watered down Vilnius Declaration

The EU has watered down its language regarding the conditions for bloc membership for six former Soviet republics in the draft final declaration of the upcoming EU's EaP summit in Vilnius. 27.11.2013 | 10:14

Andrei Yahorau: Do you really think that Yanukovich will get hit in the face?

Viktor Yanukovich has to balance between the supporters and the opponents of the Eurointegration. He tries to talk Russia into growing reliant, and get more from the EU. 27.11.2013 | 09:55

Foreign Minister Makei will attend Eastern Partnership Summit

Whereas Economy Minister Mikalai Snapkou will represent Belarus at an Eastern Partnership Business Forum. 26.11.2013 | 08:22

An end for Ukraine or EaP reboot?

Civil society representatives in Belarus and Ukraine comment on the Ukrainian demarche on the eve of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius. 25.11.2013 | 09:20

Belarus has been the most difficult issue in EaP, Angela Merkel says

The German Chancellor has reminded about conditions for deeper Belarus-EU cooperation during her speech on the forthcoming Easter Partnership Summit in Vilnius. 21.11.2013 | 08:29

Digest of European Parliament’s work in Belarus

Though a key EU institution responsible for EU foreign policy, European Parliament’s effectiveness in some areas remains contested, and its approach to Belarus is the best, writes Alla Leukavets. 19.11.2013 | 11:49

The Eastern Partnership Roadmap to the Vilnius Summit

Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum publishes country reports in run-up to Vilnius Summit. 19.11.2013 | 10:47

Andrei Yahorau: We should force the authorities to reverse their policy towards Europe

Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius cannot unfreeze Belarus-Europe relations per se. 19.11.2013 | 09:08

Paval Sieviaryniets: Belarusians are responsible for the presence of political prisoners

While almost all democratic forces in Belarus are considered to be “pro-European” (but for the Communists, perhaps), the Belarusian Christian Democracy stands by itself. 16.11.2013 | 12:32

Comments on the Strategy of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum for 2014-2016

The draft Strategy for Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum for the 2014-2016 year was discussed during the Conference of Belarusan National Platform which was held November 4, 2013 in Minsk. 13.11.2013 | 19:17

Resolution of the Conference of the Belarusan National Platform (November 4, 2013)

Based on the results of Conference of the National Platform of the EaP CSF, that took place in Minsk on November 4, the participants have adopted a resolution, which full text is offered at the site. 13.11.2013 | 17:45