European Union–Syria relations are the bilateral relations between Syria and the European Union (EU). The European Union (EU) and Syria have signed two agreements between each other. However, due to the Syrian government's crack down on its opposition, the EU imposed an embargo on Syria. [1]

Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2011, the EU and its Member States have mobilised around €33 billion to help those affected, in Syria and in the region. This makes the EU collectively the largest provider of international aid in response to the Syrian crisis.

The good news is that the pledges of € 9.6 billion in total exceeded those of last year, showing that the world has not forgotten the people of Syria. The bad news is that the plight of the Syrian people continues, and there are no signs of progress towards a political solution.

2 days ago · European Union foreign ministers have agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, but insist that the measures should be reimposed if they see any abuses by the country’s new rulers.

Jun 26, 2020 · The EU will be ready to assist in the reconstruction of Syria only once a comprehensive, genuine and inclusive political transition is firmly underway, negotiated by the Syrian parties on the basis of UNSC Resolution 2254 and the 2012 Geneva Communiqué.

The European Union suspended all its bilateral cooperation with the government of Syria and its supporters in May 2011, following the escalation of violence and the unacceptable human rights situation.

Dec 9, 2024 · The EU issued a statement on the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, expressing its support for the Syrian people and urging all actors to avoid any further violence, to ensure the protection of civilians, and uphold international law.

Dec 17, 2024 · The European Union will establish contacts with Syria's new leadership and reopen its delegation in the country, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and EU Commission President Ursula von...

6 days ago · For the first time since the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, the EU is considering lifting sanctions in a variety of sectors. But the bloc wants to keep leverage over the Islamist group ...

Dec 5, 2024 · The European Union (EU) suspended all its bilateral cooperation with the Government of Syria in May 2011, following the escalation of violence and unacceptable human rights situation. The EU has adopted in parallel specific and targeted restrictive measures (i.e., sanctions) against the Syrian regime.