All trends
Authorities rely on the large business to bolster economic development; new rules of army service liability prompt resentment in society
The 2nd European Games started without a breakthrough in Belarus’ international reputation
Authorities cave in to pre-empt the politicisation of social protests; security forces loosen the grip
Ideologists polish up Lukashenka’s image before the elections, his rhetoric increasingly resembles campaigning
The Belarusian leadership mulls a political reform; security forces extend repressions
The president pledges state support for the public sector during the elections; law enforcers step up repressions before the European Games
Belarusian president aspires to retain the public sector in the economy; the authorities emphasize the chance for a political reform
The Belarusian authorities transform Victory Day celebrations; security forces attempt to improve their appeal to the population
Market-oriented leaders in the government struggle to mitigate effects of pre-election populism; the authorities hardly sustain the pressure of “Russian World” supporters
The Belarusian authorities have resumed pre-election populism amid attempts to isolate the opposition from the population
The Belarusian president announced a constitutional reform and the 2019 parliamentary elections in the autumn
The president pays a visit to the High Technology Park; law enforcers step up persecution of activists in Brest and raid BelSAT headquarters in Minsk
The president’s order to demolish crosses on the graves of victims of Soviet repression in Kurapaty has been executed in a wink, unlike his other orders
Глава государства снес кресты на могилах жертв советских репрессий, другие поручения президента не выполняются
President starts campaigning; authorities send conflicting signals to the economy
The Belarusian authorities envisage economic development at the expense of local SMEs; law enforcers have stepped up pressure on the opposition
The authorities make further preparations for the start of the 2019/2020 election campaign, yet there is no consensus in the echelons of power regarding changes in the political system design
State ideologues attempt to improve Lukashenka’s election image; security forces attempt to restrict protest activity with fines
The Belarusian authorities start preparations for the elections; law enforcers step up pressure on the opposition
The Government shapes market agenda; dates of election campaigns yet have not been set
Belarusian authorities enhance financial discrimination of the opposition and civil society and plan to regain an information monopoly
Supporters of market reforms have somewhat strengthened their positions; the authorities aspire to improve the quality and popular support for draft legislation
The president optimized public spending on education; law enforcers enhance pressure on business and state corporations to replenish the state budget
The president resumes the anti-corruption rhetoric amid economic liberalization talks
The Belarusian President picks up independence rhetoric from the opposition and strengthens local executive vertical before the elections
The election campaign in Belarus begins with the mobilisation
Review 2018: measured economic reforms closely supervised by security forces
The president has focused on reaching out to new audiences; law enforcers have stepped up repression
The Belarusian authorities cut back public sector spending and enforce a decree against social dependents
The state has focused on micromanaging the public sector and tightening the screws for political parties and independent media
The Belarusian authorities tighten the Internet regulation; the president resumes the anti-corruption rhetoric
The Belarusian authorities start preparations for the upcoming elections; law enforcers continue to exert pressure on the political opposition
The Belarusian authorities respond to market demands of the population and continue to put pressure on trade unions and media organisations
The authorities promise Chinese loans to loyal businesses; law enforcers step up targeted repressions
The president curbed government’s market aspirations until after the elections
Rejuvenation of the Belarusian state machinery is ongoing; the government is promoting reforms
The Belarusian authorities aim to improve their popularity among market oriented voters and to mobilise regional authorities
The ruling elite
Authorities rely on the large business to bolster economic development; new rules of army service liability prompt resentment in society 
June 24 – June 30
The 2nd European Games started without a breakthrough in Belarus’ international reputation
June 17 – June 23
Authorities cave in to pre-empt the politicisation of social protests; security forces loosen the grip
June 10 – June 16
Ideologists polish up Lukashenka’s image before the elections, his rhetoric increasingly resembles campaigning
June 3 – June 9
The Belarusian leadership mulls a political reform; security forces extend repressions
May 27 – June 2
The president pledges state support for the public sector during the elections; law enforcers step up repressions before the European Games 
May 20 – May 26
Belarusian president aspires to retain the public sector in the economy; the authorities emphasize the chance for a political reform
May 13 – May 19
The Belarusian authorities transform Victory Day celebrations; security forces attempt to improve their appeal to the population
May 6 – May 12
Market-oriented leaders in the government struggle to mitigate effects of pre-election populism; the authorities hardly sustain the pressure of “Russian World” supporters
April 29 – May 5
The Belarusian authorities have resumed pre-election populism amid attempts to isolate the opposition from the population
April 22 – April 28
The Belarusian president announced a constitutional reform and the 2019 parliamentary elections in the autumn
April 15 – April 21
The president pays a visit to the High Technology Park; law enforcers step up persecution of activists in Brest and raid BelSAT headquarters in Minsk
April 8 – April 14
The president’s order to demolish crosses on the graves of victims of Soviet repression in Kurapaty has been executed in a wink, unlike his other orders
April 1 – April 7
Глава государства снес кресты на могилах жертв советских репрессий, другие поручения президента не выполняются
April 1 – April 7
President starts campaigning; authorities send conflicting signals to the economy
March 25 – March 31
The Belarusian authorities envisage economic development at the expense of local SMEs; law enforcers have stepped up pressure on the opposition
March 18 – March 24
The authorities make further preparations for the start of the 2019/2020 election campaign, yet there is no consensus in the echelons of power regarding changes in the political system design
March 11 – March 17
State ideologues attempt to improve Lukashenka’s election image; security forces attempt to restrict protest activity with fines
March 4 – March 10
The Belarusian authorities start preparations for the elections; law enforcers step up pressure on the opposition
February 25 – March 3
The Government shapes market agenda; dates of election campaigns yet have not been set
February 18 – February 24
Belarusian authorities enhance financial discrimination of the opposition and civil society and plan to regain an information monopoly
February 11 – February 17
Supporters of market reforms have somewhat strengthened their positions; the authorities aspire to improve the quality and popular support for draft legislation
February 4 – February 10
The president optimized public spending on education; law enforcers enhance pressure on business and state corporations to replenish the state budget
January 28 – February 3
The president resumes the anti-corruption rhetoric amid economic liberalization talks
January 21 – January 27
The Belarusian President picks up independence rhetoric from the opposition and strengthens local executive vertical before the elections
January 14 – January 20
The election campaign in Belarus begins with the mobilisation
January 7 – January 13
Review 2018: measured economic reforms closely supervised by security forces
January 7 – January 13
The president has focused on reaching out to new audiences; law enforcers have stepped up repression
December 10 – December 16
The Belarusian authorities cut back public sector spending and enforce a decree against social dependents
December 3 – December 9
The state has focused on micromanaging the public sector and tightening the screws for political parties and independent media
November 26 – December 2
The Belarusian authorities tighten the Internet regulation; the president resumes the anti-corruption rhetoric
November 19 – November 25
The Belarusian authorities start preparations for the upcoming elections; law enforcers continue to exert pressure on the political opposition
November 12 – November 18
The Belarusian authorities respond to market demands of the population and continue to put pressure on trade unions and media organisations
November 5 – November 11
The authorities promise Chinese loans to loyal businesses; law enforcers step up targeted repressions
October 29 – November 4
The president curbed government’s market aspirations until after the elections
October 22 – October 28
Rejuvenation of the Belarusian state machinery is ongoing; the government is promoting reforms 
October 15 – October 21
The Belarusian authorities aim to improve their popularity among market oriented voters and to mobilise regional authorities
October 8 – October 14