No Changes in EU Visa Policy for Belarusians Are Planned

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Information that emerged regarding changes to the European Union's visa policy toward Belarusians became one of the topics of discussion during working meetings of the Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Head of NAM Pavel Latushka and Speaker of the Coordination Council Arciom Brukhan in Berlin.

Pavel Latushka and Artsiom Brukhan held meetings at the Chancellor's Office, at the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and with non-governmental organizations of the country.

Representatives of the German side noted that no changes in visa policy for Belarusians are planned. The policy aimed at issuing visas to citizens of Belarus who wish to visit the EU will continue. Germany is one of the leaders in the number of visas issued. It was also noted that, unfortunately, the German consulate is overloaded with a large number of people willing to obtain visas, however Germany will continue its policy of openness.

During the meetings, the position regarding the implementation of the approach to organizing a Round Table to exit the deep internal political crisis in Belarus was conveyed to German partners. Possible support for this approach from Germany and the European Union as a whole was discussed.

On the initiative of Pavel Latushka and Artsiom Brukhan, during the meetings the issue of continuing sanctions policy toward Lukashenka's regime was discussed, as well as maintaining mobility for Belarusians to visit the EU, and support for educational and cultural programs from Germany.

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