Following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty on December 1, 2009, the Delegation is now officially called the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus (EU Delegation to Belarus). It is one of more than 140 EU Delegations around the world. The Delegation has the status of a diplomatic mission and officially represents the European Union in Belarus. 

Who we are

Mandate

The mandate of the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus includes the following: 

  • maintain effective contacts with the national, regional, local authorities and administrations, representatives of the business community, EU Member States' Embassies, third countries' Embassies as well as with international and regional organisations/institutions;
  • establish a close dialogue with other stakeholders (including civil society organisations, universities, local media) on economic, social, governance, human rights and other policy issues;
  • state and explain the European Union position to the national authorities and to local Member-States Representative;
  • raise awareness about the European Union, its institutions and programs. 

Internal Organisation

The following sections function within the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus: 

  • Political, Economic, Press and Information Section 
  • Administrative Section 

     

For correspondence on human rights issues