The presidential election in Belarus, scheduled for 11 October, will be won by Alexander Lukashenka, who has held the position for 21 years. Although the outcome of the election is certain, how they are conducted will affect the future of relations between the European Union and Belarus. After the election, the EU countries should start a discussion on the further development of relations with Belarus, such as within the framework of the ongoing revision of European Neighbourhood Policy and Eastern Partnership programme.