Syria, EU and Germany

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.
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.
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 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.
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
U.S. temporarily eases some restrictions on Syria following fall of Assad regime
The United States on Monday temporarily eased sanction restrictions targeting Syria to facilitate transactions with the Middle Eastern country's interim government and the flow of humanitarian aid.
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.
U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government
The decision underscores the White House’s wariness about removing the broad sanctions on Syria until the direction taken by its new leaders, led by a group the U.S. labels a te
US allows transactions with governing institutions in Syria despite sanctions
The U.S. 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 in an effort to ease the flow of humanitarian assistance.
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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 ...
Germany Calls For Cool Heads Over Syria Handshake Snub
Berlin on Monday advocated a pragmatic approach to Syria's transitional government after the new leader in Damascus declined to shake the hand of visiting German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
German interior minister: Some Syrians in Germany may have to return
A portion of Syrians who fled to Germany may have to return to their homeland under certain conditions, according German ...
Middle East Latest: Germany and France Seek a 'New Beginning' With Syria
The German and French foreign ministers are heading to Damascus to send what the German minister said is a clear signal that ...
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 ...
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FMs of Ukraine, Germany discussed results of their visits to Syria
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Germany Andrii Sybiha and Annalena Bearbock discussed the results of their visits to Syria ...
Europe ‘will not fund Islamist rule,’ Germany tells Syria’s new leaders
Western nations have been cautious in their approach to Syria’s Islamist leaders, but are now debating whether to remove the ...
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 ...
France and Germany will judge Syria's new regime 'by its actions'
In Damascus, French and German foreign ministers Jean-Noël Barrot and Annalena Baerbock called for a 'peaceful and rigorous' transition with de facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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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 ...