Drawing on data from Eurostat, national statistical offices, and migration authorities, the research provides a country-by-country breakdown of Belarusian citizens residing in European countries. It also explores the differences between residence permits issued and the actual number of migrants, the impact of secondary migration, and the challenges of obtaining reliable migration statistics.
The study estimates that approximately 500,000 Belarusians have settled in Council of Europe member states. Its findings offer a more comprehensive understanding of the Belarusian diaspora and provide an evidence base for policymakers, researchers, and organizations working with Belarusians abroad.
The policy brief was developed by the People's Embassies of Belarus and the Kaściuška Security Studies Institute, with the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Belarus.
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