All trends
The incumbent president has promised five years without economic reforms and reiterated a promise of a constitutional reform
Enhanced electoral populism further deteriorates the state of public finances
The National Bank somewhat loses its positions as the president makes attempts to revive the economy
The Belarusian authorities reiterate the referendum issue; the state aims to task private banks with aiding the public sector
The state has promised enhanced support for the public sector and simultaneously increased pressure on the private sector and the media
Authorities mount repressions leading to further backsliding in terms of human rights and political freedoms
The Belarusian authorities turn a blind eye to the people’s needs and start pumping money into the economy
The president went off on banks and entrepreneurs; authorities encourage optimism in the public sector
New Belarusian government will focus on supporting the public sector; law enforcers target private business
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
The ruling elite
The incumbent president has promised five years without economic reforms and reiterated a promise of a constitutional reform 
August 3 – August 9
Enhanced electoral populism further deteriorates the state of public finances 
July 27 – August 2
The National Bank somewhat loses its positions as the president makes attempts to revive the economy
July 20 – July 26
The Belarusian authorities reiterate the referendum issue; the state aims to task private banks with aiding the public sector
July 13 – July 19
The state has promised enhanced support for the public sector and simultaneously increased pressure on the private sector and the media
July 6 – July 12
Authorities mount repressions leading to further backsliding in terms of human rights and political freedoms
June 29 – July 5
The Belarusian authorities turn a blind eye to the people’s needs and start pumping money into the economy
June 22 – June 28
The president went off on banks and entrepreneurs; authorities encourage optimism in the public sector
June 15 – June 21
New Belarusian government will focus on supporting the public sector; law enforcers target private business
June 8 – June 14
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