Opinion: A dictator is back in power in Belarus. Where is the EU?

While Lukashenko’s horrifying modes of power are no surprise after 26 years, it is painful to once again witness a weak response from European leaders against authoritarianism

The establishment of EU-Belarus dialogue forums and human rights action plans was a step forward in empowering a wounded civil society. However, not taking more decisive action in the face of blatant violations will create dangerous precedents for Belarus’s leader, enabling him to circumvent obligations at any time. The EU is accelerating preparations for Belarus’s WTO accession and has heavily invested in the country through its development banks.

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