Political Priorities and Coordination of the Democratic Forces
Shared goals require coordinated action. The democratic forces coordinate their work, share responsibilities, and unite their efforts in pursuit of an independent and democratic Belarus.
This section presents positions on political priorities, principles of cooperation, and the development of joint decisions. The materials cover the division of responsibilities among democratic institutions, strategic planning, information sharing, public accountability, the resolution of disagreements, and coordination while respecting the diversity of the democratic movement.
Political Declaration of the Democratic Forces of Belarus
This declaration, adopted at the New Belarus Conference 2023, sets out a shared vision of an independent, democratic Belarus as a nation-state and a future member of the European Union. Its priorities include ending Belarus’s complicity in the war against Ukraine, securing the withdrawal of Russian troops and nuclear weapons, achieving the release of political prisoners, strengthening the international representation of the democratic forces, ensuring accountability for those responsible for crimes, and preparing reforms and future public servants. The declaration also reaffirms support for the democratic movement’s key institutions and unity around a common goal.
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Political Resolution of the Democratic Forces of Belarus
This resolution, adopted at the New Belarus Conference 2025, reaffirms the democratic forces’ shared goals: preserving Belarus’s independence, ensuring a transition to a stable democracy, ending repression, securing the release of political prisoners, and holding free elections. It supports national dialogue, solidarity with Ukraine, accountability for those responsible for crimes, and international assistance to Belarusian society. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of coordination while respecting diverse views and preparing reforms for future democratic change.
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Protocol for Cooperation Between National Leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Coordination Council of Belarus, the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, and the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
This protocol establishes the framework for cooperation among the key institutions of the democratic movement, defines their respective responsibilities, and sets out common principles for working together to preserve Belarus’s independence and achieve a democratic transition. It provides for the coordination of strategic decisions, the joint development of policies, information sharing, and public accountability. The protocol also establishes mechanisms to prevent duplication of functions and resolve disagreements through dialogue, compromise, and internal procedures.
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