EU loosens sanctions against Syria: Hope for reconstruction!

EU loosens sanctions against Syria: Hope for reconstruction!

Syrien, Syrien - The EU has decided to suspend the sanctions against Syria, which is considered a significant step after the Assad regime falls in December 2024. This decision was made during a meeting by EU Foreign Minister in Brussels, where measures against Russia have been discussed for a long time. EU foreign commissioner Kaja Kallas warned that the suspension of the sanctions could be withdrawn if the situation in Syria deteriorates, the Kleine Zeitung .

changes in sanctions and support for Syria

The suspended measures concern areas such as energy, transport and the reconstruction of the country. In addition, the frozen funds are to be released by five companies. The specifically affected institutions include the Syrian Central Bank, the airline Syrian Arab Airlines and four banks that are canceled by the sanction list. An export ban for luxury goods to Syria is also lifted. According to The press are extended indefinitely, while the sanctions against the Assad regime and the trade remain.

The decision is symbolic because it reflects the hope of a political turn in Syria, especially after the fall of the long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad. With the new interim presidium under Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Islamist HTS militia wants to lead the country to a more stable future. In the middle of the chaos of the almost 14-year civil war, the Syrian economy suffers significantly and, according to the United Nations, will take at least 50 years to recover from the massive damage. While the EU wants to promote an inclusive political transition and economic stability with this measure, the situation in Syria remains highly explosive.