Publications
Our Neighbour, the European Union
New guidebook for teachers
Belarusian school teachers of history and other social sciences have now at their disposal the guidebook "Our Neighbour, the European Union", which will help them to acquaint their students with the history, structure and functions of the EU, as well as with the current situation and prospects of its political, economic and cultural development. more…
Returning to Europe: Belarus’ Past and Future
A book of conference proceedings
During the Lazarski University’s 4th international conference on Belarus, ‘Belarus and Belarusians among neighbors: historical perceptions versus political constructs’ (Warsaw, 9-11.12.2011), the proceedings of the previous year’s conference were presented. Titled ‘Returning to Europe: Belarus` Past and Future,’ the 2010 Warsaw event examined key intersections between the history of Belarus and Europe at a particularly auspicious moment. more…
Belarus and the EU: from isolation towards cooperation
consultancy project "Belarus-EU"
In September 2011, the book "Belarus and the EU: from isolation towards cooperation" came out of print to present the first results of the consultancy project "Belarus-EU". The project was implemented under the supervision of Belarus Country Office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in 2009-2010. In 2011, Centre for European Studies (Brussels, Belgium) joined the project and contributed to the publication and promotion of the book. more…
Belarus: EPP expresses great concerns over the deterioration of democratic and economic situation
Since the post-election crackdown of Belarusian authorities on opposition leaders, the European People’s Party (EPP) has been following closely the situation in Belarus and supporting the democratic opposition and the political prisoners. In this context, the EPP tried to organize working meetings in Belarus but the access to the country has been denied to the EPP members. An EPP delegation led by Corien Wortmann-Kool, EPP & EPP Group Vice President went to Vilnius, Lithuania on 19 and 20 May 2011 in order to meet our observer member parties and partners. more…
Ronald Pofalla: Lukashenka is afraid of the power of freedom
Early May in Vilnius, German Chancellery Chief of Staff and Federal Minister for Special Affairs, Ronald Pofalla, reaffirmed his consistent position on supporting the democratic forces in Belarus. While meeting with representatives of 2010’ presidential candidates, he stated that release of political prisoners in Belarus belongs to the top priorities of Germany and the EU. By events on December 19 and afterwards, Lukashenka has isolated himself and will stay in this isolation. Pofalla also met with students of the university in exile, EHU, and journalists of Belarusian independent mass media. more…
