EU suspends sanctions against Syria

EU begins easing Syria energy, transport and banking sanctions to help revive its economy
The European Union is easing energy, transport and banking sanctions against Syria. It hopes to breathe life into Syria's economy and encourage its new leaders to work toward a peaceful future.
The EU Suspends Certain Sanctions on Syria to Support Economic Stabilisation, Political Transition and Reconstruction
To help the Syrian people achieve a peaceful and inclusive political transition, to aid the swift economic recovery and reconstruction of the country and to facilitate its eventual reincorporation into the global financial system,
EU suspends sanctions against Syria including those on energy, banking
European Union countries on Monday suspended a range of sanctions against Syria with immediate effect, including restrictions related to energy, banking, transport and reconstruction. The EU has a range of sanctions in place targeting both individuals and economic sectors in Syria.
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The EU Suspends Certain Sanctions on Syria to Support Economic Stabilization, Political Transition, and Reconstruction
To encourage democratic development and achieve a peaceful and inclusive political transition, and to aid the swift reconstruction and economic recovery of the country and facilitate its eventual reincorporation into the global financial system,
EU suspends economic sanctions imposed on Syria
By bna Cairo bureau The European Union has suspended key economic sanctions against Syria, including restrictions on energy, transport and banking sectors, KUNA reported on February 24. The decision,
European Union suspends sanctions against Syria
The European Union, EU, on Monday suspended some sanctions against Syria. The sanctions were lifted during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Restrictions were lifted in the areas of energy sector that covered oil,
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On Monday, the Council decided to maintain lists linked to the Al-Assad regime, but approved the lifting of wide-ranging sanctions on key industries such as the energy, transport and financial sectors.
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