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]
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 seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for …
Dec 16, 2024 · European Union nations have set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria. They want guarantees from Syria’s new leaders that they are preparing for a peaceful political future where extremism and former allies Russia and Iran can play no role.
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.
EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month
1 day ago · Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, said the foreign ministers would convene in Brussels on Jan. 27 in an effort to decide how the 27-nation bloc would relax sanctions on Syria.
EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting …
1 day ago · Germany urges ‘smart approach’ to sanctions. The U.S., the EU and some Arab nations began imposing sanctions on Syria after Assad’s brutal crackdown on the 2011 uprising against his rule and tightened them as the conflict spiraled into war.. Some of the measures are against individuals in Assad’s government, including freezing of assets.
Six EU nations call for temporary Syria sanctions relief
19 hours ago · Six member states of the European Union have called for the bloc to temporarily suspend sanctions on Syria in areas such as transport, energy and banking, according to a paper seen by Reuters.
Germany’s Baerbock cautions on Syria as EU signals sanctions relief
20 hours ago · A paper signed by those countries, obtained by POLITICO, focuses on transport between the EU and Syria, removing a ban on the export of oil and gas technology and reopening banking and investment relations. Bashar Assad was in power for almost 25 years and his family ruled Syria for more than half a century. His Iran- and Russia-allied regime ...
Timeline - Syria - Consilium
Dec 19, 2024 · In line with the EU strategy on Syria, the EU decided to maintain its restrictive measures against the Syrian regime and its supporters as the repression of civilian population continues. The Council removed from the sanctions list: 5 …
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.
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