The European Coalition plans to field about 70 candidates for this fall's parliamentary election. Several candidates from the coalition will try to register for the race in nine districts. However, Mikola Statkevich, a leader of the European Coalition, says that the authorities would prevent pro-EU advocates from winning a single parliamentary seat.

"No one will get elected. But we field candidates to conduct an effective campaign for Belarus' integration into Europe. Firstly, it increases chances of authorities registering at least one candidate. Secondly, more volunteers will take part in the campaign. The third reason, we will have more resources," Statkevich told ERB.

The government will give $800 to every registered candidate and offer radio and television spots and newspaper space for their campaign ads.