Syria, sanctions

EU could lift some Syria sanctions quickly, France says
European Union sanctions in Syria that obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid and hinder the country's recovery could be lifted swiftly, France's foreign minister said Wednesday. The United States
EU Syria sanctions could be lifted quickly, says French foreign minister
EU sanctions in Syria that currently obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid and hinder the country's recove
Assad is gone: Time to lift sanctions on Syria?
Syria is one of the most sanctioned countries in the world. But now the focus of those sanctions, the Assad regime, has gone, experts say the inherited restrictions endanger a peaceful transition and the new government.
Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria, sources say
Germany is leading European Union discussions on easing sanctions imposed on the Syrian government of toppled President Bashar al-Assad and aiding the country's population, foreign ministry sources said on Tuesday.
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin is leading a push for the EU to ease Assad-era sanctions on Syria as part of a western drive to support the country’s political transition and aid reconstruction after 13 years of civil war. German officials circulated two proposal documents among EU capitals shortly before Christmas with suggestions for significant areas where the bloc’s penalties against Syria could be lifted,
EU may lift Syria sanctions to support recovery, says French FM
Targeted measures under discussion include easing financial transactions, improving air transport, and reducing sanctions on the energy sector to address Syria’s severe power shortages.
Germany proposes easing EU sanctions on Syria for reforms
According to the Financial Times, which cited its sources on Tuesday, Germany is proposing that the EU ease some sanctions on the Syrian banking and energy sectors in exchange for social reforms and non-proliferation guarantees.
Politico Europe13h
What a non-handshake tells us about Syria’s new ruler
So far, Shar’a has talked about pluralism and his wish for inclusivity, but his hands-off diplomacy with Baerbock has raised ...
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s new leaders and called for an inclusive transition of power, in the ...
Daily Sabah16h
Syria marks month since Assad ouster as EU mulls sanctions relief
Syrians marked Wednesday a month since the ouster of longtime dictator Assad in a lightning offensive by an anti-regime ...
Syria will not receive money from the EU if its authorities do not respect the rights of women — Berbok
German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock linked the receipt of financial assistance from the European Union by the new Syrian ...
Allow Syrians to go back for short visits, EU activists say
While Ukrainian refugees in Europe can take short trips home without a change in protection status, Syrians can not. Activists say temporary visits would help Syrians rebuild their homes and encourage ...
DPA International on MSN4d
Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria
The European Union will closely watch the political process developing in Syria and stand by the country if it moves toward a ...
German and French foreign ministers in Syria for first official visit from EU countries
Annalena Baerbock and Jean-Noël Barrot hope to show a "new beginning" is possible between Europe and Syria.View on euronews ...
Politico Europe3d
Handshakegate in Syria
Syria’s de-facto leader extended a hand to France’s foreign minister, but not to Germany’s Baerbock. Women’s rights were a ...
The Jordan Times8h
Safadi holds talks with EU senior officials on bilateral relations, Gaza, Syria
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held talks on Wednesday with senior European Union officials on strengthening Jordan-EU relations.Discussions focused on finalizing a ...