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Belarusian Domestic Politics in 2013: Cautious Authorities and Divided Opposition
Originally published at Belarus Digest. Please leave any comments there.
Belarus did not have a major political campaign - an election or referendum - in 2013. Therefore, the political actors focused on preparations for the upcoming elections in 2014 and 2015. The authorities introduced a number of amendments to the Election Code and the opposition ( Read more... ) -
Who is in the New Belarusian Parliament?
Originally published at Belarus Digest. Please leave any comments there.
The 2012 parliamentary election in Belarus is over. The Central Elections Committee announced those who will be in the new parliament.
A typical MP is a non-partisan male aged between 50 and 60. He made his career in state sector - either working for government institutions or ( Read more... ) -
Why Does the “Last Dictatorship in Europe” Hold Elections?
Originally published at Belarus Digest. Please leave any comments there.
Two things are already certain about the September 2012 parliamentary election in Belarus. First, the ballot will once again be rigged so that the “right” candidates are elected. Second, the West will not recognise the elections as free and fair.
The logical question, then, is ( Read more... )