05/02/2021 (Agence Europe) – Ahead of the Day of Solidarity with Belarus on 7 February, the High Representative of the Union, Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Neighbourhood Olivér Várhelyi, recalled, on Friday 5 February, that the EU stands firmly with the people of Belarus. “The EU continues to call for the swift initiation of a genuine, inclusive national dialogue followed by new credible and transparent elections to end the political crisis, respecting the will of the Belarusian people”, they stressed in their statement. They also reiterated their call for an immediate end to violence against peaceful demonstrators and for the immediate and unconditional release of those arbitrarily apprehended. “The authorities must heed their persistent calls for a democratic future and respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights”, they added. (CG)