1. Presidential Election in Belarus Tensions Are Likely to Prevail
- Author:
- András Rácz
- Publication Date:
- 08-2020
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
- Abstract:
- The impending presidential election in Belarus on August 9, 2020, is highly likely to result in the smooth victory of incumbent Alexandr Lukashenko. Despite this fact, the unprecedented – and still growing – politicization of Belarusian society constitutes a challenge to the regime that will not fade even after a clear-cut election. The resulting tensions will require more diplomatic attention from Germany and the European Union.
- Topic:
- Diplomacy, Politics, European Union, Society, and Presidential Elections
- Political Geography:
- Eastern Europe, Germany, and Belarus