On Friday 28 May, the European Commission presented its comprehensive plan of economic support for Belarus, if it takes the path of democracy. This plan, which would be a mix of grants and loans, could reach €3 billion, mobilising public and private investments.
“The EU will activate this plan once Belarus embarks on a democratic transition. We think that this can be an incentive”, explained the institution's spokesperson, Ana Pisonero. She added that the President of the European...