On January 27, 2025, EU foreign ministers met in Brussels, signaling intentions to lift sanctions on Syria following the ousting of Bashar Assad's regime. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot indicated that this easing would specifically target the energy, transport, and financial sectors to promote stabilization. Additionally, Hungary was anticipated to lift its veto against extending sanctions on Russia, aligning EU sanctions policy with changing geopolitical dynamics post-Assad. The EU urged Syria's new authorities to engage in an inclusive political process and uphold human rights for all minorities in the country.
"We are going to decide today to lift, to suspend, certain sanctions that had applied to the energy and transport sectors and to financial institutions that were key to the financial stabilization of the country," Barrot said.
Kaja Kallas expressed optimism about reaching an agreement on easing sanctions, signifying the EU's interest in restoring stability in Syria's post-Assad landscape.
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