Politics - EuroBelarus

Political stability over values:EU’s decision to lift sanctions isn't about Belarus’ democratization

Lift of sanctions will strengthen Minsk’s political position vis-à-vis Moscow and make it easier for Belarus to activate the programme of support from the IMF to stabilize the country’s finances. 22.02.2016 | 11:27

Point of view: Belarus caught in the middle between EU and Russia

Belarus’ future is torn between the potentially positive implications of the lifting of EU sanctions and the current major losses suffered by the national currency due to Russia’s economic crisis. 22.02.2016 | 09:43

Former political refugee Ales Mihalevich will be running for the Parliament

Meanwhile, the investigation of the criminal case against the politician has been prolonged for a month. 20.02.2016 | 10:58

The statement of the Belarusan National Platform on the abolition of EU sanctions against Belarus

The Belarusan National Platform of the EaP CSF issued a statement in connection with the cancellation of the Council of the EU most of the sanctions against the Belarusan authorities. 20.02.2016 | 09:05

Lukashenka: The EU realized that it is time to abandon this block thinking

Commenting on the abolition of most sanctions against Belarus, Belarus President said that this decision “is absolutely satisfactory for us." 17.02.2016 | 10:38

EU lifts most sanctions on Belarus

EU foreign ministers have voted to abandon sanctions against Belarus President Aliaksandr Lukashenka and a number of other Belarusan officials. 16.02.2016 | 10:39

Why do Belarusans misunderstand Ukrainians?

For days Belarusan intellectuals were discussing what can culture oppose to the “hatred machines” that are accompanying a war. They argued until they almost fought. 15.02.2016 | 08:44

Despite the power vertical, need for shared decision-making is maturing in Belarus state apparatus

Yet the president is unlikely to dare to increase the role of nomenclature in the political system through the formation of collective governance institutions. 14.02.2016 | 08:42

Opinion: Lithuania-Belarus cooperation is a good example that goes beyond good neighborly relations

While such positive examples of neighboring relations are not “trending” now, Lithuania and Belarus are among those who are not afraid of seeking mutually beneficial projects and widening cooperation. 13.02.2016 | 12:09

EU Foreign Ministers are ready to drop most of the bloc's sanctions against Belarus

Meanwhile, European left-wingers advise preserving Belarus stations until real positive changes are made in the country. 13.02.2016 | 09:28

Andrei Yahorau: Sanctions have no important meaning in Belarus-EU relations

Now Belarus-EU relations will be developing regardless the extension of sanctions or their abolition. 12.02.2016 | 08:20

Today Belarus expects big delegation of EU diplomats

Representatives of the foreign ministries of seven member countries of the European Union are visiting Belarus on February 9. 09.02.2016 | 09:14

Uladzimir Matskevich: Belarus’ annexation might become a “small victorious war” for Russia

Until we get rid of all the ideological garbage in relations between Belarus and Russia, we will have to be careful and vigilant. 09.02.2016 | 08:28

Despite economic hardships, Minsk is putting issues of military security at the top of its priority

The threats allowed for in the new edition of military doctrine include violent political changes, which may come from Ukraine and pro-Moscow forces' attempts to repeat Ukrainian scenario in Belarus. 08.02.2016 | 11:21

Further fate of EU sanctions against Belarus will be discussed on February 15

The EU Foreign Affairs Council didn’t give any other details but for the date. 06.02.2016 | 08:20

Sergey Lavrov doesn’t believe in color revolution in Belarus

Any attempts to destabilise the internal political situation there are unlikely to be supported by the majority of Belarusian citizens, Russian Foreign Minister believes. 05.02.2016 | 09:03

Point of view: There is now a need for a greater presence of the West in Belarus

The European Union and the United States can become not only advocates of potential reforms, but also spur the changes that are already taking place in the country, writes Ryhor Astapenia. 03.02.2016 | 11:37

Belarusan political arena in early 2016: Stronger authoritarianism vs. the opposition’s unification

Apart from the buildup of the regime, it is also mistrust of leaders, lack of human resources, and general political apathy that weaken the chances of success for the opposition in the near future. 01.02.2016 | 09:31

Oksana Drebezova: Civil society is the driving force in fight against corruption

It is the points and “neighbours” that are vital in the Corruption Perceptions Index; not ranks. 01.02.2016 | 08:09

Kremlin is using public diplomacy and pro-Kremlin NGOs to strengthen pro-Russian moods in Belarus

Besides, Russian ideologists intensified their propaganda activity in Belarus: having no strong pro-Russian alternative in Belarus, Russia regards Lukashenka as the guarantor of the Russian footprint. 31.01.2016 | 10:01

OSCE published the final report on presidential elections in Belarus

The report contains 13 recommendations for putting the Belarusan electoral legislation in compliance with OSCE commitments. 29.01.2016 | 09:38

House of Representatives wants to restore special guest status in PACE

Members of the House of Representatives hope to restore special guest status in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. 29.01.2016 | 08:28

Lukashenka keeps sinking the country further down

Belarus President sees no need to change the government’s economic policy. 28.01.2016 | 13:16

Newly appointed British Ambassador arrived to Minsk

Ms Fionna Gibb has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus in succession to Mr Bruce James Bucknell, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. 26.01.2016 | 09:20