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 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.
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 on Monday issued a sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria for six months after the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule to try to ease the flow of humanitarian assistance.
Some Syria Sanctions 'Could Be Lifted Quickly': French Top Diplomat
Some sanctions against Syria "could be lifted quickly" following last month's fall of Bashar al-Assad, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.
Blinken to discuss Syria with French officials as Europe considers lifting sanctions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Paris on Wednesday to discuss Syria with French President Emmanuel Macron as European officials prepare to follow the US lead in partially lifting sanctions on the war-torn country.
Telegram Turmoil: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock pixelated in Syrian media
During her visit to Damascus, images of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock were shared by the Syrian Telegram channel ...
European imperialists demand Russian withdrawal from Syria as great-power conflicts simmer following Assad’s downfall
The call, combined with various promises of economic and constitutional support to the Islamist regime led by Hayat Tahrir al ...
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EU ministers plan US visit to showcase unity under Trump
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Poland are planning a joint visit to the United States to demonstrate unity ...
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Germany's Greens launch election campaign with swipes at rivals
Germany's Green Party kicked off its election campaign on Monday with sharp criticism of its rivals. "Friedrich Merz is ...
“Feminist foreign policy” in action: German Foreign Minister Baerbock meets al-Qaeda terrorists in Syria
When Green foreign minister Annalena Baerbock presented her “Guidelines for a Feminist Foreign Policy” in March 2023, we ...
German foreign minister rejects ‘handshake scandal’ claims over meeting with new Syrian leader
Germany’s foreign minister has pushed back at claims of a “handshake scandal” after Syria’s de facto leader failed to shake ...
German Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Syria to meet new leaders
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who is travelling to the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday on an unannounced visit ...
Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties
Syria’s new foreign minister has met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Sunday.
Calls for 'Political New Beginning' With Post-Assad Syria
The visit by European ministers symbolizes a significant shift in international diplomacy following years of strained ...
Germany’s Baerbock reacts to Syrian handshake outrage
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock admitted that the refusal of Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, to shake her hand during a visit was expected. Baerbock and French Foreign ...