On 8 December, the European Parliament hosts a high-level conference on the future of democratic reform in Belarus. The conference examines the challenges and the impact of democratic changes, and the role of civil society and international partners. The event is organised with International IDEA, supported by the European Commission and the EEAS, with participation of EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas. Speakers in the opening session • Ewa Kopacz, European Parliament Vice-President • Marta