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There is no doubt that the elections in Belarus did not comply with prevailing international standards, although, as the motion for a resolution notes, improvements have been made. Numerous election observers also reported that the elections were properly conducted. This is not to gloss over the fact that certain opposition groups were not even permitted to take part in the elections. Nevertheless, the complete ostracism of Belarus by the EU, as called for in the motion for a resolution, is not the right way of bringing about changes in the country. It will simply lead Belarus to withdraw further and to turn towards Russia, precisely the opposite of what the EU is hoping to achieve. I therefore abstained from the vote."@en1
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