UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin rejected criticism of the decision that, unlike Russia, Belarus will not be excluded from qualifying for the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
"It is a bit populist to demand the expulsion of Belarus as well. At the moment, we see no reason for that," Ceferin said in an interview with Sport Bild today.
"If things change, we will certainly react. Politicians should respect our decision-making capabilities. We also do not lecture politicians and governments on what they should do."
Recently, German Interior Minister Nancy Fesser (SPD) wrote to UEFA and, according to the Spiegel newspaper, demanded that not only Russia, which is waging war, but also Belarus, a key ally of Russia, be excluded from all international matches and tournaments.
Belarus is now allowed to participate in competitions under the auspices of UEFA, but home games must be played outside the country and without spectators.
In Sunday's Euro 2024 draw, Belarus have been drawn in Group I with Andorra, Israel, Kosovo, Romania and Switzerland.
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