Syria, Germany and European Union

Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria, sources say
Germany is leading European Union discussions on easing sanctions imposed on the Syrian government of toppled President Bashar al-Assad and aiding the country's population, foreign ministry sources said on Tuesday.
Europe will not fund Islamist rule in Syria, warns Germany
Germany’s foreign minister has warned Syria’s new leaders that lifting sanctions imposed on the country will depend on them not establishing a new Islamist government.
EU Could Lift Some Syria Sanctions Quickly, France Says
European Union sanctions in Syria that obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid and hinder the country's recovery could be lifted swiftly, France's foreign minister said Wednesday. The United States on Monday issued a sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria for six months after the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule to try to ease the flow of humanitarian assistance.
Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria, FT reports
Germany is leading efforts for the European Union to ease sanctions imposed on Syria during the rule of President Bashar al-Assad who was ousted last month, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.
US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad
Germany Pushes EU To Ease Sanctions On Syria
Germany is pushing the EU to ease sanctions on Syria as western countries seek to build bridges with its new rulers, diplomats said Tuesday.
Germany proposes easing EU sanctions on Syria for reforms
According to the Financial Times, which cited its sources on Tuesday, Germany is proposing that the EU ease some sanctions on the Syrian banking and energy sectors in exchange for social reforms and non-proliferation guarantees.
Germany Leads EU Discussions on Easing Sanctions on Syria Amid Crisis
Germany is taking a leading role in discussions within the European Union (EU) about relaxing the sanctions placed on Syria. These sanctions were originally imposed after the violent crackdown on protests by the Syrian government in 2011.
Germany's foreign minister heads to Damascus for one-day trip
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is travelling to Syria for a one-day trip with her French counterpart on behalf of ...
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What a non-handshake tells us about Syria’s new ruler
So far, Shar’a has talked about pluralism and his wish for inclusivity, but his hands-off diplomacy with Baerbock has raised ...
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The Syrian Diaspora in Germany After Assad
Some refugees may return to Syria because they want to live there again. But many won’t—for the same reasons many refugees ...
Kurds, women must be included in Syria's transition, European ministers say
All Syrian groups, including women and Kurds, must be involved in the country's transition if Damascus wants European support ...
German Foreign Minister Baerbock arrives in Damascus
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Syria for a surprise visit, some four weeks after the overthrow of ...
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Syria marks month since Assad ouster as EU mulls sanctions relief
Syrians marked Wednesday a month since the ouster of longtime dictator Assad in a lightning offensive by an anti-regime ...
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Germany says SDF must be part of Syria’s new security apparatus
Germany is ready to help Syria’s new rulers establish a unified security force that includes Kurdish-led forces, Berlin’s ...
German Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Syria to meet new leaders
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who is travelling to the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday on an unannounced visit ...
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Handshakegate in Syria
Syria’s de-facto leader extended a hand to France’s foreign minister, but not to Germany’s Baerbock. Women’s rights were a ...
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Germany, France say security interests of Syrian Kurds must be protected
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Germany and France said on Friday that the fighting in the Kurdish-held areas in northern Syria ...