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The European Commission gave a muted reaction to the MEPs` appeal, saying the EU`s existing common position already covers much of the same ground, and noting that the independent media project has been kicked around in Brussels for some time.
"We are looking into the radio proposals. We have not said we would not do it and we are looking into ways to support it", a spokeswoman said.
External relations commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner noted in a speech of 18 March that "We firmly believe that democracy cannot be imposed from outside" but added that "where our neighbours are turning to us and requesting our help, we are bound to respond".
Belarus` mission to Brussels pointed out that the country currently cooperates with Europe on human trafficking and energy transit arrangements with Russia.
"If the EU would like to establish such [radio or TV] stations in Poland or Lithuania, it`s up to the EU", Minsk`s envoy Vladimir Serpikov indicated.
He added that Belarus already takes part in student exchange schemes with member states, remarking "It`s going on. I wouldn`t bring so much fuss into this issue".
The Belarusian councillor also warned that "harsh language won`t help to improve relations or to find mutual points of interest".
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