Syria, EU

EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January
Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad.
EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month
European foreign ministers will meet at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions on Syria, the EU foreign policy chief said on Sunday in Riyadh ahead of a meeting of top Middle Eastern and Western diplomats and Syria's new foreign minister.
EU eyeing easing of Syrian sanctions
The sanctions currently in place are primarily against the former government of Bashar al-Assad and his allies.
Saudi Arabia pushes to end Syria sanctions
During a gathering Sunday, Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country and its economy after last month’s overthrow
Saudi foreign minister calls for lifting of international sanctions on Syria
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe fo..
Italy foreign minister proposes setting aside EU sanctions on Syria
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday that he had called for a moratorium on EU sanctions on Syria for six months or one year, but that a final decision could only come from the entire bloc.
Italian FM says Europe should review sanctions on Syria
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is travelling to Syria on Friday to encourage the country’s transition following the ouster of President Bashar Assad by Islamist insurgents, and said Europe should review its sanctions on Damascus now that the political situation has changed.
Saudi Arabia urges Syria sanctions relief at talks with regional, EU diplomats
Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe that focused on the war-ravaged country's future.
Arab and Western foreign ministers' hold Syria talks in Riyadh
Foreign ministers and top diplomats from Western and Middle Eastern countries met with Syria's new foreign minister in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday (January 12) at the first such regional meeting on Syria since President Bashar al-Assad was ousted last month.
Saudi Arabia presses top EU diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad's fall
Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats at a gathering Sunday to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country and its economy after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad.
Saudi Arabia calls for sanctions relief on Syria after diplomatic talks
Saudi Arabia called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe. Watch this report for more details!
Saudi Arabia presses EU diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall
But Germany's foreign minister said sanctions against “Assad’s henchmen who committed serious crimes” must remain in place.
International sanctions have left Syria’s health system on life support
U.S. and E.U. sanctions aimed at punishing the former Assad regime have made it more difficult for Syrian hospitals to ...
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The West is making a muddle of its Syria sanctions
Europe may move faster. On January 3rd the French and German foreign ministers met Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria’s de facto ruler, ...
After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed
A U.S. sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria is welcome, but "much more significant work ...
Germany’s Baerbock announces aid for Syria, calls for ‘smart’ sanctions
Germany’s foreign minister announced an additional 50 million euros for food, emergency shelters and medical care.
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Arab and EU leaders meet in Riyadh to discuss future of Syria
The country's new rulers have been pushing for sanctions relief since overthrowing Bashar al-Assad's government last month ...
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Germany to provide humanitarian aid worth €50 million to Syria
Germany is to provide an additional €50 million ($51 million) in humanitarian aid for Syria, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Sunday on the sidelines of an international conference in Saudi ...