EU reaches initial deal to lift economic sanctions on Syria: Reports
Briefly

The European Union is moving towards lifting economic sanctions imposed on Syria during Bashar al-Assad's regime in 2012 and 2013, as key decisions come after his recent ousting. This lifting aims to support the country's recovery and improve living conditions through increased financial transactions. While the broader sanctions related to the banking and energy sectors may be rescinded, new individual sanctions against those promoting ethnic tensions will be introduced, maintaining certain restrictions to ensure humanitarian stability in a post-Al-Assad Syria.
The European Union is poised to lift significant economic sanctions on Syria post-Bashar al-Assad's regime, aiming to aid the country's recovery.
Diplomats indicated that lifting sanctions will facilitate financial transactions essential for rebuilding Syria and improving its citizens' living standards.
While the EU plans to lift broader sanctions, specific measures targeting those igniting ethnic tensions and oppressive actions will remain in place.
The decision acknowledges the new authority in Syria and signals a shift in EU policy towards aiding recovery amidst ongoing challenges.
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