Syria, France and European Union

France says EU will lift some sanctions against Syria after Assad's fall
Some European Union sanctions against Syria are being lifted, France's foreign minister said on Monday, as part of a broader EU move to help stabilise Damascus after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in December.
France to suspend some sanctions on Syria
This suspension of sanctions must be accompanied by political transition involving all Syrians,' says foreign ministry - Anadolu Ajansı
France says EU could agree to ease Syria sanctions
EU foreign ministers were in Brussels to discuss lifting some sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Hungary could drop its veto on Russian sanctions.
France says EU will lift some sanctions against Syria
France is lifting some sanctions against Syria, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told reporters on Monday as top diplomats from the European Union met in Brussels to discuss a coordinated
France says EU will lift some sanctions on Syria after al-Assad’s fall
European countries say they are eager to help reconstruct war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leaders.
EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad's downfall
European Union foreign ministers have agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, but insist that the measures should be reimposed if they see any abuses by the country’s new rulers
EU Ministers Agree on Roadmap to Ease Syria Sanctions
European Union foreign ministers have agreed on a roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday. "While we aim to move fast, the lifting of sanctions can be reversed if wrong steps are taken,
Syria Welcomes EU Decision To Begin Easing Sanctions
Syria's foreign minister hailed a European Union decision on Monday to begin easing sanctions against the country after the toppling of president Bashar al-Assad.
EU ministers agree gradual lifting of sanctions on Syria
By NewsBase News Desk European Union foreign ministers endorsed a roadmap for the lifting of sanctions against Syria on 27 January during a meeting in Brussels. The ministers agreed to take initial steps towards easing the tough,
Road to Recovery: EU’s Plan to Lift Sanctions on Syria
By Buthayna El Haggar On Jan. 27, the European Union (EU) foreign ministers agreed on a “roadmap” to ease sanctions on Syria. This decision follows the ousting of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 and aims to aid Syria’s economic recovery.
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Macron, President Barzani discuss Kurdish rights in Syria
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday night.
France issues new arrest warrant for Syria’s Assad, source says
French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for suspected ...
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At Syria cemetery, people search for missing loved ones
Weeping, Fairuz Shalish grasps the red earth at an unmarked grave in Syria that she believes may hold her son, one of tens of ...
What We Know About Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s Interim President
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a ...
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France issues new arrest warrant for Assad on war crimes charges
The International Criminal Court is also exploring how to ensure accountability for crimes committed under the deposed leader ...
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UK, France and Germany reiterate concern over Israel blocking contact with UNRWA
Britain, France and Germany on Friday reiterated their "grave concern" over Israel implementing a law forbidding any contact between its officials and UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA.
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.
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This Country's Military Reserve Force Is Big Enough to Be Its Own Army
Military reserve forces in the Middle East make up an important component of any army within the region. These units provide additional manpower and capabilities to regular military forces, should the ...