The European Union has allocated €20 million in humanitarian aid to support the most vulnerable refugees and host communities in Turkey in 2026. Turkey continues to host around 2.3 million registered refugees, mainly from Syria, as well as from Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran, and remains one of the countries hosting the most refugees in the […]
The EU and Syria meet to strengthen their relations and cooperation
Today, 11 May, the European Union and the Syrian Transitional Authorities will hold two high-level meetings in Brussels to strengthen relations between the EU and Syria and discuss ways to support Syria’s socio-economic recovery, reconstruction and long-term stability. Following the fall of the Assad regime, the EU opened a new chapter in its relations with […]
Commission proposes full resumption of EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement
The European Commission has proposed the full resumption of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, marking a new step in relations between both sides. This follows the announcement by President von der Leyen in January 2026 of the EU’s new framework of cooperation with Syria. As part of this framework, the EU is stepping up support for a peaceful and inclusive […]
EU opens new chapter in its relations with Syria
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Costa have visited Damascus to discuss the renewed bilateral relations with Syria. They met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara to discuss this new chapter in bilateral relations, focused around three pillars: A new political partnership supporting a peaceful and inclusive transition and reconciliation […]
The EU announces €175 million to support recovery in Syria
Following the lifting of the EU’s economic sanctions against Syria, the European Commission is proposing €175 million for the social and economic recovery of the country. This new EU funding willn Support Syria’s public institutions with the help of experts from Syria and other countries, including the Syrian diaspora. Support bottom-up and community-driven actions in […]
EU Commission Welcomes Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria
00The European Commission welcomes the Council’s decision to lift EU economic sanctions on Syria. The legal acts — jointly proposed by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission, and adopted on 28 May 2025 — implement the political decision taken by the Foreign Affairs Council on […]
EU reinforces its support for Ukraine and reviews ties with Israel
The Foreign Affairs Council – under the chairmanship of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas – convened the EU defence ministers in the morning and the EU foreign ministers on 20 May. Russia’s war against Ukraine and EU support for Ukraine EU defence ministers discussed EU military support to […]
EU pledges €2.5 billion to support Syria and the region
On March 17th, in a pivotal moment for Syria’s transition, the European Union hosted the ninth edition of the Brussels Conference “Standing with Syria: meeting the needs for a successful transition.” Amid renewed hope and significant challenges after the fall of the Assad regime, the EU alongside EU Member States, regional and international partners, as […]
EU organises ninth international conference to support transition in Syria
The European Union is convening its ninth international conference in support of Syria today, 17 March in Brussels. This year’s event comes at a historic moment, following the fall of the Assad regime, when the Syrian people have the opportunity to take back control of their destiny and rebuild their country. High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas, […]