European Union mulls easing Syria sanctions — with a catch
2 days ago · 01/24/2025 January 24, 2025. For the first time since the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, the EU is considering lifting sanctions in a variety of sectors.
Syria–European Union relations - Wikipedia
European Union–Syria relations are the bilateral relations between Syria and the European Union (EU). The European Union (EU) and Syria have signed two agreements between each other. However, due to the Syrian government's crack down on its opposition, the EU imposed an embargo on Syria. [1]
EU provides €235 million humanitarian aid to Syrians
Jan 17, 2025 · She will also meet with Syrian refugees during a visit to an EU aid project. Background. Over the past 13 years, the EU and its Member States has mobilised more than €33.3 billion in humanitarian, development, economic and stabilisation assistance for the Syria crisis. This has supported Syrians both inside the country and across the region.
Syria - Consilium
Dec 19, 2024 · On 3 April 2017, the Council adopted the EU strategy on Syria. This strategy is part of the EU regional strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the ISIL/Da'esh threat. The EU's strategic objectives in Syria focus on six key areas: ending the war through a genuine political transition; promoting a meaningful and inclusive transition in Syria
EU considers 'staged approach' to suspending Syria sanctions
5 days ago · The European Union is considering a step-by-step suspension of multiple economic sanctions targeting Syria as it seeks to support the country’s transition, while retaining some leverage ...
Syria: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the …
Dec 9, 2024 · The EU issued a statement on the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, expressing its support for the Syrian people and urging all actors to avoid any further violence, to ensure the protection of civilians, and uphold international law.
EU leaders agree key principles on Syria but caution: 'The jury is ...
Dec 19, 2024 · The leaders of the European Union agreed on Thursday on the key principles they will follow to normalise ties with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's autocracy, with the caveat that...
Syria - European Commission - European Neighbourhood Policy …
Dec 5, 2024 · The European Union (EU) suspended all its bilateral cooperation with the Government of Syria in May 2011, following the escalation of violence and unacceptable human rights situation. The EU has adopted in parallel specific and targeted restrictive measures (i.e., sanctions) against the Syrian regime.
The European Union and Syria | EEAS
Syria continues to be a high priority for the European Union, which will organise the Ninth Brussels Conference on the Future of Syria and the region in 2025, with the objective of contributing to building a new Syria.
Syria: Council renews restrictive measures and extends …
May 28, 2024 · The Council extended EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime for an additional year, until 1 June 2025, removed six listings, and prolonged the application of the existing humanitarian exemption, subject to the annual review of the restrictive measures.