EU Lifts Some Sanctions on War-Torn Syria

Cautious Relief: EU Lifts Some Sanctions on War-Torn Syria
The European Union (EU) announced on Monday that it will ease certain sanctions on Syria, marking a significant shift in its policy toward the war-torn country. This decision was revealed during a meeting of top EU diplomats in Brussels.
EU top diplomat pushes for gradual suspension of Syria sanctions
European Union top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Monday that she hopes EU foreign ministers will be able to agree on gradually suspending the bloc's economic sanctions on Syria. Ministers are to decide on a "roadmap" for a step-by-step approach,
EU may suspend Syria sanctions on energy and transport
The European Union may soon suspend sanctions on Syria related to energy and transport but has yet to agree on whether to ease restrictions on financial transactions, according to three diplomats and a document seen by Reuters.
EU to agree easing Syria sanctions
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to agree Monday to begin easing sanctions on Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. Brussels says it is now willing to ease sanctions on the expectation the new authorities make good on commitments to form an inclusive transition.
EU may suspend some sanctions against Syria
The European Union may soon suspend sanctions against Syria. In particular, it concerns energy and transportation, Reuters reports. According to the three diplomats and a document seen by Reuters, the European Union has not yet agreed on whether to ease restrictions on financial transactions with regard to Syria.
France says EU will lift some sanctions against Syria after Assad's fall
Some European Union sanctions against Syria are being lifted, France's foreign minister said on Monday, as part of a broader EU move to help stabilise Damascus after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in December.
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