During a meeting in Aachen, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to maintain support for Belarusian independent media, civil society, cultural, and educational initiatives.
The European Union is currently discussing the continuation of funding programs supporting Belarusian organizations, journalists, and democratic initiatives.
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya emphasized the importance of the ongoing work of Belarusian NGOs:
“Belarusian independent media, human rights defenders, and educational and cultural initiatives continue their work and bring the truth to Belarusians despite pressure, repression, and exile. It is very important that the European Union continues this support”.
