Coordination Council Proposes a New Approach to Regulating Political Parties in Belarus
At a plenary session of the Coordination Council, open hearings were held on the draft Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Political Parties”.
The document proposes a fundamentally new model of the party system, intended to replace the current restrictive and repressive legislation.
The initiative was developed by the Commission on Reforms and Preparation for the Transitional Period, chaired by Yuriy Hubarevich.
Why these changes are needed
As noted by Yury Hubarevich, the proposed draft law fundamentally differs from the existing system:
“The current law, used by the Lukashenko regime as a control tool, is primarily restrictive and repressive in nature. Even if there were political will to allow independent or democratic parties, their possibilities would remain heavily limited. Therefore, changes are overdue, and they are reflected in the new concept of the draft law.”
The proposed legislation introduces a transparent party registration process, mandatory internal elections of leadership, financial disclosure requirements, and clear guarantees against state interference in party activity. Special emphasis is placed on creating equal conditions for participation in elections and protecting parties from political pressure.
The Coordination Council plans to continue open hearings on other reform initiatives that may form the basis of new democratic legislation in Belarus.
Upcoming discussions include:
- 2 December — draft law “On Local Self-Government”
- 8 December — draft law “On the Ombudsperson”
These debates aim to shape a vision of a new, open, and democratic governance system for Belarus based on transparency, accountability, and respect for civil rights.
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