We call for new and free elections in Belarus

ID
568955
SHOOT DATE
18 Sep 2020
SHOOT LOCATION
Europe, United States
PRODUCTION COMPANY
EPP TV
DESCRIPTION
SHOTLIST
CB off : Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya on her virtual appearance Thursday with the European Parliament as part of International Democracy Week. It comes after more than a month of demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko, who claimed victory in a rigged re-election.
ST on :42
We already have great support from the European Union countries, but I think they can do more, especially in terms of individual targeted sanctions. :58
CB off :The EPP Group's David McAllister chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee and hosted the Democracy Week discussion on Belarus.
David McAllister, German MEP :The European Parliament has called for targeted sanctions against those responsible for the repression in Belarus, and these sanctions should be immediately implemented. They are overdue. 1:30
And a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin: hands off, let the people decide
McAllister 5:26
He has to understand that any kind of intervention of Russia would also be dangerous and risky for this country.
6:03
The European Union will always be ready to facilitate a dialogue with all relevant actors and in cooperation with Russia. 6:10
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CONTACTS
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Laura BarriosEPP TV Assistant ProducerBelgiumlaura.barrios@europarl.europa.eu+322-2841845