Italy, Syria and European Union

Italy foreign minister proposes setting aside EU sanctions on Syria
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday that he had called for a moratorium on EU sanctions on Syria for six months or one year, but that a final decision could only come from the entire bloc.
Italy wants to build bridges between Syria and the EU
Italy has signalled its willingness to act as a bridge-builder between Syria and the European Union after the fall of long-term ruler Bashar al-Assad. "Italy is ready to play its part in promoting the reform process in Syria,
Italy Says Suspending EU Sanctions on Syria Could Help Encourage Transition
Italy's foreign minister says a moratorium on European Union sanctions on Syria could help encourage the country's transition after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad by opposition groups. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Syria on Friday and expressed Italy’s keen interest in helping Syria recover from civil war,
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.
EU Could Gradually Ease Syria Sanctions If 'Tangible Progress'
The European Union could begin lifting sanctions on Syria if the war-torn country's new rulers take steps to form an inclusive government that protects minorities, the bloc's top diplomat said Friday.
Italy FM says new Syria leader pledged to stop 'illegal immigration'
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told visiting Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday that he was ready to stem "illegal immigration" to Europe, the European diplomat said."Sharaa says he is ready to block illegal immigration,
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.
Syria: how the fall of Assad has affected the asylum debate in Europe
With the downfall of the old Syrian regime, countries like Germany which welcomed Syrian refugees are now talking about sending them home.
Italy’s foreign minister heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is heading to Syria to encourage the transition in the country following the ouster of President Bashar Assad by Islamist insurgents.
Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is travelling to Syria on Friday to encourage the transition in the country following the ouster of President Bashar Assad by Islamist insurgents
Italian FM meets Syria's new leader in Damascus
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met Syria's new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus Friday, state media said, in the latest such visit from a European diplomat since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Syria's road ahead: How transport infrastructure could be the key to stability
Turkey has a major role in Syria's reconstruction, and transport investments like railway links are on the agenda although ...
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s new leaders and called for an inclusive transition of power, in the ...
Syria will not receive money from the EU if its authorities do not respect the rights of women — Berbok
German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock linked the receipt of financial assistance from the European Union by the new Syrian ...
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EU medical supplies cross into Syrian crisis zone from Türkiye
Around 55 tonnes of EU-funded medical supplies arrived in northwestern Syria from Türkiye on Thursday, according to a UN ...
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Sybiha, Kallas discuss assistance to Syria
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas have ...
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Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria
The European Union will closely watch the political process developing in Syria and stand by the country if it moves toward a ...
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Türkiye to launch op in Syria against PKK/YPG ‘if necessary’
Either Damascus takes action to address the presence of the PKK/YPG in Syria or Ankara will, Türkiye’s top diplomat says, ...
Middle East latest: Israel launches new strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Israel’s military says it carried out new airstrikes in Yemen against what it said were Houthi rebel targets. Its statement ...