Lithuania condemns Belarus over EU program website ban

Lithuania has strongly condemned Belarus's recent decision to classify websites associated with European Union-funded programs as "extremist." The Belarusian authorities have targeted several online platforms, including those managed by Lithuania's Central Project Management Agency, and specific EU initiatives like "EU4Belarus-SALT," "EU4Belarus-SALT II," "EU4Belarus-SALT III," and "Education for Belarusians."

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this move is politically motivated and serves to restrict access to vital information for Belarusian citizens regarding European Union support. Lithuania emphasizes that this Belarusian decision has no legal standing within Lithuania itself.

Vilnius is demanding that Belarus revoke this decision and reserves the right to implement reciprocal measures in coordination with European Union institutions. Despite the Belarusian government's actions, Lithuania and the EU reaffirm their commitment to continuing support for the Belarusian people and ensuring they can access information and participate in EU programs.

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