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.
First Syria Visit By An EU Official Since Assad's Fall
EU crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib on Friday became the first European Union official to visit Syria since Islamist-led forces toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last month.
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In Syria, EU official announces 235 mn euro aid package
EU crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib announced a 235 million euro aid package for Syria and neighbouring countries on ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Germany Pushing for EU to Relax Sanctions on Syria, Sources Say
The EU, United States, Britain and other governments imposed tough sanctions on Syria after Assad's crackdown on ...
EU eyeing easing of Syrian sanctions
The European Union is eyeing an easing of sanctions on Syria, one month after Islamist rebels overthrew the government of Bashar al-Assad. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced that ...
Italy wants to build bridges between Syria and the EU
Italy has signalled its willingness to act as a bridge-builder between Syria and the European Union after the fall of ...
Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is travelling to Syria on Friday to encourage the transition in the country following the ouster of President Bashar Assad by Islamist insurgents ...