Today at our
@RenewEurope Group meeting, we had the honour of welcoming Belarusian journalist
@poczobut, the 2025 Sakharov Prize Laureate.
His story is one of extraordinary courage. For years, Andrzej has stood up for freedom of expression, human dignity and democratic values in Belarus, despite persecution, imprisonment and attempts to silence him.
Listening to his testimony was a powerful reminder that freedom is never guaranteed. It must be defended every day by those brave enough to speak the truth, even at great personal cost.
The European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize recognises this courage. We salute Andrzej’s resilience and that of his fellow laureate
@MziaAmaglobeli from Georgia. Their dedication inspires us to continue our fight for democracy, human rights and the rule of law across Europe and beyond.
Thank you, Andrzej, for sharing your story with us. Renew Europe stands firmly with all those who defend freedom against oppression.