We have Europe’s support (photo)

On October 14 the Belarusians who took part in the European March in Minsk were supported by their fellow-citizens and upholders in various European cities.

A specialized event of online coverage for the events of the Belarusian capital was held in Brussels by the Office for a Democratic Belarus. Representatives of European structures, non-governmental organizations and Belarusian community of Belgium met in Brussels to express support for the desire of Belarusians to meet the 12 EU recommendations necessary for Belarus’ joining the European Neighbourhood Policy. They also spoke about the solidarity with those who share the values of free and democratic Europe, “Belorusskiye Novosti” reported.

The enthusiasm expressed by the participants of the Brussels event indicates that the world community is interested in Belarus and is eager to see democratic reforms in the republic, Office for a Democratic Belarus reports.

The solidarity with the demonstrating Belarusians was expressed on that day in Prague. According to the CTK news agency, about 40 people gathered at one of the center squares with transparencies “Belarus’s Way Is in Europe!” The participants of the action upheld the process of Belarus’ European integration and stated that in future Belarus must become a member of the EU and NATO. They called the European March held in Minsk “the beginning of the way of Belarus to free and united Europe.”

About one hundred Belarusian students who study in Poland within Kastus Kalinouski programme and Polish youth took part in an action in Warsaw. Parliament Deputy, Polish politician Janusz Onyszkiewicz supported the action. The politician planned to join the March in Minsk but his visa application was turned down.

The action participants walked through the Polish capital center keeping white-red-white flags. Then they enjoyed a concert where students performed songs of the Belarusian rock bands. Listening to the song of N.R.M. “Balloon” (“Pavetrany Shar”), the youth let balloons with EU symbols fly up into the sky.

The European and American media presented a wide coverage for the European March held in Minsk. News reports on the demonstration of solidarity with the initiative of European integration were posted on information portals of Australia, Iran and New Zealand.

The European March was supported by representatives of European and American governments, European Commission and Parliament. They also denounced the arrests of the opposition activists and March organizers held before the action.

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