In a recent meeting in Brussels, EU foreign ministers discussed the potential easing of sanctions on Syria after the removal of Bashar Assad's regime. The bloc aims to expedite the process, focusing on lifting restrictions particularly within the energy, transport, and financial sectors to facilitate Syria's stabilization. Additionally, the EU is urging the new authorities in Syria to initiate an inclusive political process that respects the rights of minority groups. In parallel, Hungary has withdrawn its veto on renewing sanctions against Russia, ensuring the continuation of that policy.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated, 'Regarding Syria, we are going to...lift, to suspend, certain sanctions that had applied to the energy and transport sectors'.
Kaja Kallas, EU foreign affairs chief, emphasized that the bloc 'aimed to move fast' in its response to the changes in Syria.
The EU has urged Syria's new authorities to embark on an 'inclusive' political process and uphold the rights of ethnic and religious minorities.
Following the fall of Bashar Assad's regime, France's foreign minister highlighted that 'the easing of sanctions would apply to the energy, transport and financial sectors'.
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