EU President Ursula von der Leyen, in an X post, has reaffirmed the European Union’s promise to bring democracy to Belarus.
Alexander Lukashenko has led Belarus since 1994, most recently winning a sixth term in the 2020 presidential election with 80% of the vote.
Ursula von der Leyen said on X: “Five years after the fraudulent election in Belarus, our support for the Belarusian people remains resolute.
We will not stop until every one of the more than 1,000 political prisoners is freed. Until the democratic aspirations of the Belarusian people are fulfilled.
That is why we continue to support civil society, independent media, human rights defenders and Belarusian democratic forces.
When the moment for democratic transition arrives, the European Union will be ready.
We stand by our pledge to mobilise a €3 billion support package for a democratic Belarus.
Today, I send my full support and solidarity to all Belarusians.
May the day come soon when your hopes for a free and democratic future are finally realised.”
