EU leaders, cautious about Syria's future, offer support
EU leaders said on Thursday they want to support Syria with "the historic opportunity to reunite and rebuild the country" following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. To help an "inclusive and Syrian-led political process" in the transition of power,
EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions
European Union nations on Monday set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria and kick-starting aid to the conflict-ravaged country amid uncertainty about its new leaders' intentions just over a week after they seized power.
EU leaders cautious about Syria's future after rebel takeover
The European Union needs to engage with the new leadership of Syria to keep them accountable during the transition of power following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said in Brussels on Thursday.
EU should ease Syria sanctions in return for 'positive steps', top diplomat Kallas says
The European Union should be ready to ease sanctions on Syria if the country's new leadership takes "positive steps" to establish an inclusive government and respect women's and minority rights, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday.
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EU plans donor conference for Syria's reconstruction
Citing the conference held in Brussels since 2017, EU Foreign Affairs spokesman confirms efforts to plan donor conference to support Syria have begun - Anadolu Ajansı
Burning Christmas Tree Images & Protests In Syria End Year On Sour Note
Christians protest in Syrian capital after burning of Christmas tree
Protests erupt in Syria over Christmas tree burning
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EU to 'increase diplomatic presence' in post-Assad Syria, says EU Council head
The EU is “already engaging with actors on the ground, the new authorities, and other regional actors,” and “will increase its diplomatic presence in (the capital) Damascus,” Antonio Costa told a Thursday news conference after an EU Council meeting in Brussels.
EU to engage with Syrian leaders and reopen delegation
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 der Leyen said on Tuesday.
President-elect Trump’s Syria dilemma: Intervene or let it turn into terror state
President Trump’s dilemma in Syria is to let a terrorist state emerge at the heart of the Middle East on his watch or to violate his campaign promise of “no more foreign wars."
Syria: EU set to reopen embassy in Damascus
Following 'constructive' talks with Syria's new leadership, EU head of diplomacy Kaja Kallas announced that the bloc would 'reopen the delegation in Syria' in a speech at the EU Parliament.
EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
Some European Union countries are doubling down on their decision to rapidly halt asylum procedures for Syrian migrants in Europe
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Syria on table as migration hawks hold pre-EU summit talks
A group of EU immigration hawks held talks ahead of a summit of the bloc's leaders on Thursday -- the second consecutive gathering of its kind -- upping pressure on Brussels to boost migrant returns.