All trends
Government reshuffle: security forces enhance their role in the economy
The President is strengthening the state’s role in the economy aspiring for loyalty among public sector employees
The Belarusian authorities have somewhat strengthened public support for vulnerable groups
The President will strengthen support for the public sector, including pay rises for its employees before the elections
The state will focus on supporting the public sector of the economy, providing minimal assistance to the private sector
Сonfusion is growing among the ruling elite; authorities bolster censorship
The Belarusian authorities continue preparations for the presidential elections; the state further pursues controversial policies in addressing the coronavirus pandemic
The state information policy on COVID-19 is a failure, the government delays anti-crisis measures
The Belarusian authorities further pursue inconsistent coronavirus information policy and tighten economic regulation
As the government is working on an anti-crisis plan, the authorities mount pressure on independent media
The Belarusian authorities have not proposed systemic measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak and economic downturn; law enforcers resume repressions
The state counts on business in ensuring social guarantees; law enforcers relax pressure on the opposition
Government has abandoned plans to pump cash into the economy and is promoting privatization in the regions
Lukashenka has announced pension reductions; the government aspires to improve the investment climate
The Belarusian authorities enhance support for unprofitable sectors; law enforcers maintain a stronghold in the economy and staffing policy
The President shapes the pre-election information policy for the state media; law enforcers show willingness for tough actions during the election campaign
The president has strengthened economic populism and two-way communication with the population
The broad opposition coalition has agreed the procedure to nominate a single candidate, so far, Paval Sevyarynets is their favorite
The president further mobilizes executives and security forces for the upcoming presidential campaign; the government fuels the public sector
The president started campaigning in the regions; law enforcers make further efforts to curtail protests
Authorities resume repressions; the president declares no changes in the economic policy
2019 Review: A significant setback in the election administration and modest economic transformations
Law enforcers attempt to moderate protests; the government takes a loan from China to relax social tension
Law enforcers maintain a stronghold in the economy; the government counts on digital technologies to boost public sector’s performance
As the presidential elections draw closer, the political weight of security forces and parliament is increasing
Reformists strengthen their positions in power echelons; law enforcers persecute activists
The government promises further improvements in the business environment; the authorities are likely to offer pay-rises to different groups before the presidential elections
Private-public “partnership” in IT education; law enforcers attempt to adjust street activity
Authorities resume the constitutional reform debate; law enforcers step up pressure on the protest movement
Authorities put off unpopular measures until after the elections; law enforcers put pressure on anarchists
Security officials aim to retain influence on the economy; authorities accumulate resources for the presidential elections
The authorities hedge on unpopular measures; IT is lobbying an educational reform
Authorities discuss liberalization with business, the National Bank explores banks’ capacities to invest in 11 regions
Authorities support the loyal large business; law enforcers put financial pressure on activists and bloggers
The president has set the limits for public pressure on public authorities and put aside the party system development
Staff reshuffles instead of the economic policy amid growing competition for public funds
Belarusian authorities attempt to depoliticize protest groups; the government further liberalizes business environment
The ruling elite
Government reshuffle: security forces enhance their role in the economy 
June 1 – June 7
The President is strengthening the state’s role in the economy aspiring for loyalty among public sector employees
May 25 – May 31
The Belarusian authorities have somewhat strengthened public support for vulnerable groups 
May 18 – May 24
The President will strengthen support for the public sector, including pay rises for its employees before the elections 
May 11 – May 17
The state will focus on supporting the public sector of the economy, providing minimal assistance to the private sector
April 27 – May 3
Сonfusion is growing among the ruling elite; authorities bolster censorship
April 20 – April 26
The Belarusian authorities continue preparations for the presidential elections; the state further pursues controversial policies in addressing the coronavirus pandemic
April 13 – April 19
The state information policy on COVID-19 is a failure, the government delays anti-crisis measures
April 6 – April 12
The Belarusian authorities further pursue inconsistent coronavirus information policy and tighten economic regulation
March 30 – April 5
As the government is working on an anti-crisis plan, the authorities mount pressure on independent media
March 23 – March 29
The Belarusian authorities have not proposed systemic measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak and economic downturn; law enforcers resume repressions
March 16 – March 22
The state counts on business in ensuring social guarantees; law enforcers relax pressure on the opposition
March 9 – March 15
Government has abandoned plans to pump cash into the economy and is promoting privatization in the regions
March 2 – March 8
Lukashenka has announced pension reductions; the government aspires to improve the investment climate
February 24 – March 1
The Belarusian authorities enhance support for unprofitable sectors; law enforcers maintain a stronghold in the economy and staffing policy
February 17 – February 23
The President shapes the pre-election information policy for the state media; law enforcers show willingness for tough actions during the election campaign
February 10 – February 16
The president has strengthened economic populism and two-way communication with the population
February 3 – February 9
The broad opposition coalition has agreed the procedure to nominate a single candidate, so far, Paval Sevyarynets is their favorite
January 27 – February 2
The president further mobilizes executives and security forces for the upcoming presidential campaign; the government fuels the public sector
January 27 – February 2
The president started campaigning in the regions; law enforcers make further efforts to curtail protests
January 20 – January 26
Authorities resume repressions; the president declares no changes in the economic policy
January 13 – January 19
2019 Review: A significant setback in the election administration and modest economic transformations
January 6 – January 12
Law enforcers attempt to moderate protests; the government takes a loan from China to relax social tension
December 16 – December 22
Law enforcers maintain a stronghold in the economy; the government counts on digital technologies to boost public sector’s performance
December 9 – December 15
As the presidential elections draw closer, the political weight of security forces and parliament is increasing
December 2 – December 8
Reformists strengthen their positions in power echelons; law enforcers persecute activists
November 25 – December 1
The government promises further improvements in the business environment; the authorities are likely to offer pay-rises to different groups before the presidential elections
November 18 – November 24
Private-public “partnership” in IT education; law enforcers attempt to adjust street activity
November 11 – November 17
Authorities resume the constitutional reform debate; law enforcers step up pressure on the protest movement
November 4 – November 10
Authorities put off unpopular measures until after the elections; law enforcers put pressure on anarchists
October 28 – November 3
Security officials aim to retain influence on the economy; authorities accumulate resources for the presidential elections
October 21 – October 27
The authorities hedge on unpopular measures; IT is lobbying an educational reform
October 7 – October 13
Authorities discuss liberalization with business, the National Bank explores banks’ capacities to invest in 11 regions
September 30 – October 6
Authorities support the loyal large business; law enforcers put financial pressure on activists and bloggers
September 23 – September 29
The president has set the limits for public pressure on public authorities and put aside the party system development
September 16 – September 22
Staff reshuffles instead of the economic policy amid growing competition for public funds
September 9 – September 15
Belarusian authorities attempt to depoliticize protest groups; the government further liberalizes business environment
September 2 – September 8