The Commission has recognised certain progress made in Belarus, such as the release of political prisoners, reform of the electoral code and the possibility for certain opposition newspapers to circulate, albeit under government control.
Comisia a recunoscut un anumit progres realizat în Belarus, cum ar fi eliberarea prizonierilor politici, reforma codului electoral şi posibilitatea de circulaţie a unor ziare ale opoziţiei, deşi sub control guvernamental.