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333:. In reaction to this, the European Commission, in its role as the custodian of the EU Treaties, is implementing a series of sanction measures against Belarus. On August 3, the Commission declared the extension of the 11th series of specific restrictive measures aimed at both Russia and Belarus. These measures intensify the limitations on exports to Belarus, encompassing a wide range of goods and technologies that contribute to the country's military and technological progress. Furthermore, the Council has enforced an additional prohibition on the export of firearms and ammunition, as well as goods and technology potentially applicable in the aviation and space industries. 2846: 342: 296: 74: 3123: 33: 240:, and released several political prisoners. In 2015, the EU suspended most of the sanctions against Belarusian officials. In 2016 the travel ban imposed on Lukashenko in 2000 was lifted. This decision was praised by Belarusian officials. Yet, as noted by both EU officials and international organisations, further improvement has slowed due to ongoing human rights violations and suppression of political opposition that are still present in Belarus. 2817: 104: 3111: 93: 272:
required for Belarusians wishing to entry the European Union. Belarus introduced a visa-free entry for citizens of 70 countries including the EU in 2017. In 2019, it was announced that the EU would simplify requirements for obtaining Schengen visas for Belarusians, reducing its costs and time needed
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In October 2009, a poll conducted by the independent NISEPI institute in Belarus found that 44.1 percent of the Belarusian people would vote Yes in a referendum to join the EU, compared to 26.7 percent one year earlier. Local experts are linking the swing to more pro-EU messages in Belarusian state
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applied for asylum in a number of European Union countries after Belarusian officials tried to force her onto a plane at Tokyo's airport. At the airport, airport police stopped the repatriation and took her to a safe area at the airport. She was able to fly to Poland after they gave her a
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The deterioration of Belarus-EU relationships continued in the 21st century, with the European Union imposing sanctions against Belarusian officials, businessmen and several government-owned companies. The sanctions were the results of political repression following mass protests during
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became Belarusian leader in 1994, the relationship between Minsk and the EU deteriorated and has remained cold and distanced, as the EU has condemned the government of Belarus several times for authoritarian and anti-democratic practices, and even imposed sanctions on the country.
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from Greece to Lithuania (both EU members) was forced to land in Minsk by the Belarusian Air Force. The flight was less than 10 km from its destination but still in Belarusian air space. Two passengers, journalist
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In 2019, Lukashenko made his first official visit to the European Union since sanctions ended. The EU's Eastern Partnership program and further economic initiatives were discussed in Lukashenko's meeting with
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As a response by the EU to the incident, Belarusian airliners have been banned from flying over the EU's airspace and from using any airport of the 27 countries that are members of the bloc.
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recognised Belarusian independence in 1991, and Belarus is part of several bilateral and multilateral treaties with the European Union. In 1995, Belarus and the European Union signed a
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Korosteleva, E.A., “The Limits of the EU Governance: Belarus ' Response to the European Neighbourhood Policy”, Contemporary Politics, Vol. 15(2), June 2009, pp. 229–45
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went further on 19 August saying the EU would soon impose sanctions on a “substantial number” of individuals responsible for violence, repression, and election fraud.
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On 28 June 2021, the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Belarus would suspend its membership in the Eastern Partnership.
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Belarus-EU relations are complicated by the stronger Belarusian ties with Russia, who emerged as active EU critic and opponent after the
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Kiryl Kascian. Belarus-EU Relations: Ad Hoc Actions vs. Pre-developed Strategy, Belarusian Review Working Paper, #2, November 2014
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Belarus-EU relationships began to worsen after the election of Alexander Lukashenko in 1994, with Belarus excluded from the EU's
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announced that the EU would bring in sanctions against Belarusian officials responsible for "violence and falsification".
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Some prominent Belarusian businessmen became honorary consuls of the European Union countries in Belarus. For instance,
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represents Greece and Romania in this capacity, while Alexey Sychev was the honorary consul of Slovakia.
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In February 2022, Belarus permitted Russian forces to utilize its territory as a staging ground for its
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There are notes of Belarus-EU relations' improvement. Belarus has not supported Russia in its
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List of people and organizations sanctioned in relation to human rights violations in Belarus
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Victor Shadurski (FPS): Belarus should develop economic and political ties with the EU
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in August 2020, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
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On October 30, 2015, it was announced that the EU would suspend most of its
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new targeted sanctions on major Belarusian officials and businesspeople
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Back from the Cold? The EU and Belarus in 2009 (Chaillot Paper No.119)
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However, EU–Belarus trade relations are still covered by the Union's
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Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development
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Belarus suspends participation in Eastern Partnership initiative
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European partnership is one of external landmarks for Belarus
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Agreement signed between European Community and Soviet Union
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Current analysis of Belarus-EU relations on Belarus Digest
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Belarus President Lukashenko: EU and US to ease sanctions
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Following a slight improvement in relations in 2008, the
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Director of the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability
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as the EU's reaction towards the establishment of an
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Index

Accession of Belarus to the European Union
Map indicating locations of European Union and Belarus
European Union
Belarus
Republic of Belarus
European Union
European Economic Community
Alexander Lukashenko
2010 Belarusian presidential election
new targeted sanctions on major Belarusian officials and businesspeople
Eastern Partnership
Poland
Lithuania
Latvia
Pavel Topuzidis
ru
European Economic Commission
Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Generalized System of Preferences
Most favoured nation
Eastern Partnership
European Neighbourhood Policy
authoritarian regime
the 2010 presidential elections
aggression towards Ukraine
Austria's
Sebastian Kurz
elected
parliament
The visa system

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