The “8+100” forum took place in Brussels, bringing together Belarusian democratic forces and European political parties. At the invitation of the organisers, representatives of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP) were also present at the event.

As noted on the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) website, the EESC’s External Relations Section (REX) held a debate on 23 February 2026 to address the alarming deterioration of trade union freedoms in Belarus.

This week the European Parliament adopted a resolution stressing the need for strict measures against the regime of Aliaxander Lukashenka. I

One of the most important aspects expressed in this resolution is the Lukashenko regime's actions against the democratic movement of trade u

Among those affected are representatives of law enforcement agencies, judges, propagandists and state-owned companies.