France says EU will lift some sanctions on Syria after al-Assad’s fall
Jan 27, 2025 · Some European Union sanctions on Syria will be lifted as part of a broader EU move to help stabilise Damascus after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December, France’s foreign...
Key questions for the EU following al-Assad’s fall in Syria
Dec 11, 2024 · The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime is a significant moment for Syria, with regional and global effects. Sophie Desmidt, Chloe Teevan and Anna Knoll argue that the EU faces challenges in balancing relations with Syria’s new authorities and other regional actors, while member states risk falling victim to populist reflexes of curbing ...
EU leaders pledge support for post-Assad Syria amid warnings …
Dec 9, 2024 · The European Union has hailed the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, with the EU’s chief foreign affairs official calling it “a positive and long-awaited development” that “also shows the weakness of Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran”.
Top EU diplomats visit Syria, tour ousted Assad regime's notorious ...
Jan 3, 2025 · French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock were in the Syrian capital for talks on behalf of the European Union, in the highest-level visit by major...
EU welcomes collapse of Assad regime in Syria – POLITICO
Dec 8, 2024 · The end of Syrian President Bashar Assad's dictatorship is "a positive and long-awaited development. It also shows the weakness of Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran," EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said in a statement Sunday.
E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria
Jan 27, 2025 · The Assad family — Bashar al-Assad succeeded his father, Hafez, who came to power in 1971 — built up a vast security state with secret police and prison networks notorious for brutal torture ...
Assad says he didn't intend to leave Syria, statement claims - BBC
Dec 16, 2024 · Syria's former President Bashar al-Assad says he never intended to flee to Russia - in what is purported to be his first statement since the fall of Damascus eight days ago.
After urging from Saudi Arabia, EU ministers will consider easing
Jan 13, 2025 · Al-Sharaa was a former senior al-Qaida militant who broke with the group years ago and has pledged an inclusive Syria that respects the rights of religious minorities. The rebels led a...
Europeans welcome Assad's regime collapse in Syria, but caution …
Dec 8, 2024 · Islamist rebels have taken control of key cities and declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday (8 December), freeing prisoners held behind...
EU welcomes the fall of the dictatorship in Syria: "Opportunity for ...
Dec 9, 2024 · Islamist-led rebels declared on December 8, that they have taken the Syrian capital in a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria. (Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP)