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Relationship dossier

Belarus Kingdom of the Netherlands

Relationship assessment

Political confrontation and reciprocal EU-related measures have strained Belarus-Netherlands relations.

Belarus toward Kingdom of the Netherlands

-25

Belarus has responded to EU sanctions with measures against EU states, contributing to friction with the Netherlands as an EU member. The scope of measures specifically affecting Dutch interests is unclear.

Kingdom of the Netherlands toward Belarus

-35

The Netherlands has supported EU sanctions against Belarusian officials and entities in response to the 2020 election and subsequent repression.

Overall relationship

-30

The enduring relationship is marked by EU measures addressing Belarusian political repression and Belarusian retaliation against EU states. These recurring disputes outweigh the limited evidence of substantive bilateral cooperation.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

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Overview

Relations have been strained by Belarus’s political repression and the Netherlands’ support for European Union measures in response. The Netherlands has backed EU sanctions against Belarusian officials and entities, while Belarus has taken retaliatory measures against EU states. The relationship is shaped more by political confrontation than by substantial bilateral cooperation.

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