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]
Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria, sources say
1 day ago · The EU, United States, Britain and other governments imposed tough sanctions on Syria after Assad's crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2011 spiraled into civil war.
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.
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 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: 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.
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 to engage with Syrian leaders and reopen delegation
Dec 17, 2024 · The European Union will establish contacts with Syria's new leadership and reopen its delegation in the country, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and EU Commission President Ursula von...
European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New …
5 days ago · Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach. By Aaron Boxerman Syria’s new ...
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.