October elections key for investment in Belarus
The situation has not changed
With elections coming up in October 2015, transparency will be key in attracting investors to Belarus, and helping the country lessen its dependence on neighboring Russia
On September 17th, European Union (EU) diplomatic sources stated that the EU may lift sanctions that impose travel bans on approximately 200 Belarusian officials, and restrict the access of 25 Belarusian companies to European capital markets and export credit insurance. This comes against the backdrop of the liberation of six political prisoners in August 2015.
EU officials have stated that the potentially positive signals sent by Minsk may lead to a rapprochement, if the planned presidential elections of October 2015 are held in a transparent fashion.
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Once a week, in coordination with a group of prominent Belarusian analysts, we provide analytical commentaries on the most topical and relevant issues, including the behind-the-scenes processes occurring in Belarus. These commentaries are available in Belarusian, Russian, and English.
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Situation in Belarus
September 30 – October 6
Constitutional referendum: main consequences
April 12, 2022
Speakers: Anatoliy Lebedko, Andrei Kazakevich
Video
How to count the political prisoners: are the new criteria needed?
March 28, 2022
Speakers: Aleh Hulak, Aleh Aheyeu, Viachaslau Kasinierau
Video
Paternalism In Decline, Belarusian Euroscepticism, And The Influence Of Russia
October 11, 2021
Video
The Shadow of The Hague Looms Over the Lukashenka’s Regime
September 30 – October 6
Minsk Proposes a “Reset” with the West, Aiming for Lithuania
September 23 – September 29
Desire vs. duty: Regime stays loyal to Russia’s anti-Western agenda
September 16 – September 22
Regime shifts blame to West for struggles in China-Belarus relations
September 9 – September 15
The New Normal: Lukashenka’s Regime Calls Russian Drones Ukrainian
September 30 – October 6
Has Russia Unveiled a “Nuclear Umbrella” Over Belarus to Create a Casus Belli with Ukraine and NATO?
September 23 – September 29
Frustrated by NATO’s secrecy, Minsk holds its cards close
September 16 – September 22
Minsk and Moscow forge security pact ahead of potential new Ukraine invasion from Belarus
September 9 – September 15
Elections 2025: Democratic Forces Distance Themselves from the Domestic Political Calendar
September 30 – October 6
Tsikhanouskaya’s Cabinet: International Standing and Internal Criticism
September 23 – September 29
Pressure on the regime vs. de-escalation: debate in pro-democracy circles
September 16 – September 22
Long-distance duel: Latushka faces off against Lukashenka in election debate
September 9 – September 15