EU provides €235 million humanitarian aid to Syrians
EU Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality Hadja Lahbib is visiting Syria to reaffirm the EU's commitment to providing critical assistance…
Ein Neuanfang für Syrien: Bundesaußenministerin Baerbock in Damaskus
Die deutsche Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock reist heute zu Gesprächen nach Damaskus. Gemeinsam mit ihrem französischen Amtskollegen Barrot und im Auftrag…
Asyl seekers from Syria: EU Court judgment on Dublin III Regulation
Two Syrian nationals, RL and QS, filed an application for asylum in Germany. Italy was however identified as the EU…
European Council: Speech by President von der Leyen at the EU Parliament Plenary
Preparing for the European Council meeting on 19 December 2024, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explained the agenda…
Syria: Speech by EU HR Kaja Kallas at the plenary of the EU Parliament
"We know that Syria is very diverse. I agree with those that we do not talk about protection of minorities,…
Syria mission: EU Commission President von der Leyen visited Türkiye and Jordan
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen carefully proceeds to build a pro-European alliance in support of democratisation and reform…
Statement by EU HR Kaja Kallas following the international meeting on Syria
"Syria faces a hopeful but uncertain future. And that's why we all agreed on principles that the new leadership of…
Background on the EU Parliament Plenary in Strasbourgon 16-19 December 2024
In its final plenary session before Christmas, the European Parliament will tackle a diverse and impactful agenda. Key topics include…
G7 Leaders’ statement on Syria
"After decades of atrocities committed by the Assad regime, we stand with the people of Syria. We denounce terrorism and…
Syria: EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge and increases humanitarian funding
The European Commission is launching a new Humanitarian Air Bridge operation for those most in need in Syria, to deliver…
Defeat over Assad’s regime in Syria: European reactions
"The fall of Assad’s criminal regime marks a historic moment for the Syrian people, who have endured immense suffering and…
IAEA Director General briefs board on IAEA diplomacy in Ukraine, Iran, and Syria
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has briefed the Board of Governors on his recent trips to Ukraine and the…
Sexual and gender-based violence: EU Council sanctions four individuals and two entities
Today the EU Council approved additional restrictive measures against four persons and two entities under the European Union's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The…
Brussels Conference raises support for Syria and the region to more than €7.5bn
Since 2011, the European Union and its Member States have been the largest donors of humanitarian and resilience assistance to…
Syria: EU pledges €2.12bn in support of the future of Syria and the region
At the 8th edition of the Brussels Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region', the EU pledged…
8th Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’ will take place on 27 May
The eighth edition of the Ministerial Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and...
Diplomatic rotation: EU HR Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
UN Syria envoy appeals for urgent de-escalation across the Middle East
The Special Envoy also addressed the bleak humanitarian situation in Syria a year after deadly earthquakes that struck the north…
Switzerland condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
Switzerland takes note of the fourth report of the Investigation and Identification Team of the Organisation for the Prohibition of…
Sanctions against Syria: Switzerland extends temporary humanitarian exemption by six months
The Federal Council decided on 10 March 2023 to include the EU's temporary humanitarian exemption in the ordinance on measures…
EU officials’ statement on anniversary of Turkey-Syria earthquakes
Since the first moments in the aftermath of the earthquakes, the EU provided an immediate emergency response. European rescuers were…
UN Security Council:We condemn the multiple attacks by Iran-aligned militant groups in Syria and Iraq, UK statement
We condemn the multiple attacks since October 2023, by Iran-aligned militant groups against the Global Coalition and Iraqi military bases…
Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Military Operation in the Middle East
This past Sunday, three American soldiers were killed in Jordan by a drone launched by militant groups backed by Iran’s…
U.S. Treasury targets Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad, IRGC-QF, and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its…
Syria: EU Council adds six persons and five entities to EU sanctions list
The Council today approved additional restrictive measures against 6 persons and 5 entities, in view of the gravity of the ongoing situation in…
Syria: French Government on death of Riad al-Turk (1 January 2024)
Syrian opposition figure and activist Riad al-Turk passed away in France on January 1. It is with great sorrow that…
Chemical Weapons Convention: EEAS statement on Syria’s responsibilities
In the years since the start of the war in Syria, the regime in Damascus has repeatedly used chemical weapons…
UN Security Council: UK statement on the Syrian regime
With resolution 2254, this Council agreed unanimously on a political path out of the conflict that would protect the rights…
Sanctions against Syria: Switzerland extends temporary humanitarian exemption
In light of the grave humanitarian crisis in Syria, which was worsened by the earthquake, the EU amended its measures…
UN: Deal reached with Syria to reopen main border crossing from Türkiye
A deal has been reached with the Government of Syria to reopen the main border crossing from Türkiye to allow…
UN Security Council: UK statement on Syrian regime and chemical weapons
In the decade since Syria acceded to the Chemical Weapons Convention, internationally mandated organisations have confirmed that the Syrian regime…
UN Security Council: UK statement on Russia’s veto on humanitarian assistance to Syria
Although Syria says they have given the UN permission, the conditions that Assad has set out make it unsafe to…
Iran: EU adopts new restrictive measures for military support to Syria and Russia’s war
This new regime prohibits the export from the European Union to Iran of components used in the construction and production…
Syria: EU extends humanitarian exemption for another six months
The exemption from the asset freeze and from the related prohibition on making funds and economic resources available to listed…
Syria: Statement by EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Lenarčič on the cross-border humanitarian deliveries
The European Union deplores the veto by the Russian Federation in the UN Security Council on 11 July 2023 on…
Yezidi victims in Syria and Iraq: Belgium and Netherlands sign up to joint investigation team
The JIT aims at identifying and potentially prosecuting FTFs who targeted the Yezidi minority during the armed conflict in Syria…
Conditions not met to change EU policy on Syria – Blog post by EU HR Borrell
"While normalisation of relations with the regime in Damascus without meaningful progress in implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2254 is not an…
Syria and the region: International community mobilises €5.6bn during the 7th Brussels Conference
The funding pledged today will support people inside Syria and the neighbouring countries hosting Syrian refugees.
Syria: Opening speech by EU HRVP Borrell at the VII. Brussels conference on the future of Syria and the Region
The situation for Syrian refugees and for their host communities in neighbouring countries has become no easier, quite the contrary.
Syria: EU holds VII Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’
The conference will be the main pledging event for Syria and the region this year. Moreover, it will allow the…
The Netherlands and Canada to bring case against Syria before ICJ
Syria has been notified of this decision in the form of a diplomatic note from the Netherlands’ Permanent Representation to…
Supporting the future of Syria and the region: 7th Conference
Live streaming 15 June 2023 Estimated schedule 09:00 Opening and morning plenary session 11:15 Press...
7th Brussels Conference on supporting the future of Syria and the region
The Conference aims to reiterate EU’s commitment and support for the Syrian people and mobilise humanitarian and financial support to…
Chemical weapons – Fifth Review Conference of the CWC
Paris, 22 May 2023 France deplores the fact that the Fifth Review Conference of the...
Syria: EU sanctions drug trade benefitting the regime
Brussels, 24 April 2023 The EU Council today decided to list 25 individuals and 8...
EU Court of Justice: Judgment in Case C-1/23 PPU | Afrin
Luxembourg, 18 April 2023 PRESS RELEASE No 60/23 Family reunification: European Union law precludes national...
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Sweden: Presidency reaches halfway point
Stockholm, 31 March 2023 Support for Ukraine and continued pressure on Russia, climate and energy...
Donors’ Conference for Türkiye and Syria: MEPs welcome pledges made
Brussels, 21 March 2023 Commending the remarkable efforts of the Conference, MEPs stress that for...
‘Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria’: Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the International Donors’ Conference
Brussels, 20 March 2023 Dear Prime Minister Kristersson, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,...