General documents - European Parliament resolution of 22 January 2025 on the need for actions to address the continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus - Delegation for relations with Belarus

In the resolution adopted ahead of the so-called Presidential elections to take place in Belarus on 26 January 2025, European Parliament reiterates its non-recognition of the election of Aliaksandr Lukashenka to the post of President of Belarus (...), calling for the EU, its Member States and the international community to categorically reject the upcoming elections in Belarus and the run-up campaign as a sham, as they do not meet minimum international standards for democratic elections.

Parliament condemns the systematic repression in Belarus, persistent impunity and a structural lack of respect for due process and fair trials and reiterates its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all individuals detained in Belarus for their political views.

The EP urges the EU and its international partners to broaden and strengthen sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for the repression in Belarus and for Belarus's participation in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine (...) and to identify, freeze, and find legal pathways for seizing assets of the Belarusian leadership and related Belarusian entities involved in the Russian war effort (...).

Members express solidarity with the people of Belarus and support for their legitimate aspirations for a democratic and European future, reiterating their commitment to working with democratic forces, civil society and independent media to the benefit of the people of Belarus.