Election of President of Belarus to be held on October 11

30 июня 2015

This decision was taken today at the meeting of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly. The main political campaign of this year will take place in a slightly different format. Now, candidates will be able to finance the election process from their own funds, the election campaign will be financed fully at their own expense. Registration of candidates should be completed before September, 15th. This is the day when the pre-election campaign starts. Registration of initiative groups for collecting signatures for the nomination of candidates must be completed no later than on July 22. The collection of signatures will last from July 23 to August 21.

The changes were made in rules concerning the election campaign. Now calls for "boycotting the elections" will be regarded as illegal actions on the part of candidates.

The so-called government hour was held in the Oval Hall today. Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Natalia Kochanova reported on the state of the social sphere of the country. The main news in the industry is the raise of pensions from August 1 and from November 1.

The Council of the Republic discussed 25 issues today. In particular, the senators approved the draft law "On Combating Corruption". The document was developed by the General Prosecutor's Office on behalf of the President.