EU sanctions against Lukashenka’s ‘sick’ regime welcomed by Renew Europe
Author: Hugues Stéphane Beaudouin
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The Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament has today warmly welcomed a deal by EU foreign ministers on a broad range of sanctions targeting the Belarusian regime.
Dacian Ciolos, President of Renew Europe reacted to the news:
‘I am pleased that EU unity prevailed and I hope these sanctions will put pressure on Lukashenka’s sick regime and its cheerleaders in Moscow.’
In the face of grotesque human rights abuses and the forced landing of a Ryanair flight, Renew Europe has consistently demanded a strong and united EU response:
‘Robust and targeted measures are welcome and we must not be shy about adopting further measures as necessary. Sanctions should continue until political prisoners are released and free elections are held. Renew Europe stands with the people of Belarus.’ concluded Dacian Ciolos.
Renew Europe MEP, Petras Auštrevičius (Lithuanian Liberal Movement), the European Parliament’s standing rapporteur on Belarus, added:
“Stricter EU sanctions are the only way to stop the brutality of the Lukashenka regime towards the people of Belarus and to deter its further illegal actions.”
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