Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a ceremonial event marking the 50th anniversary of the European People’s Party (EPP) in Brussels. She held brief talks with EPP President Manfred Weber, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The European People’s Party is the largest center-right political force in the EU, bringing together more than 80 parties and forming the biggest group in the European Parliament. It plays a key role in EU decision-making and consistently supports Ukraine, security, and democracy. Among the participants of the ceremony were German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Prime Ministers Ulf Kristersson of Sweden, Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece, Petteri Orpo of Finland, as well as other leading European politicians, including heads of EU institutions, prime ministers of member states, and opposition leaders.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Such meetings are especially important, as they help keep Belarus in the focus of international attention even amid other global crises.
The main topics of discussion were the humanitarian track for the release of political prisoners, ways to bring a complete end to repression and advance democratic change, the investigation of crimes against humanity, and support for Belarusian media.
Of course, Iran and developments in the Middle East are currently at the center of attention, but we are doing everything possible to ensure that Belarus remains on the agenda”.
Among the EPP’s partners are Belarusian democratic parties, including the United Civic Party, the “For Freedom” Movement, and the Belarusian Christian Democracy party. This cooperation remains an important element of international support for Belarus and its European future.
