BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday began easing energy and transport sanctions and banking restrictions against Syria, aiming to help breathe life into the conflict-torn country’s economy if its new leaders work toward a peaceful future. The EU started to impose asset freezes and travel bans on Syrian officials, banks, agencies and other […]
The European Union has initiated the easing of certain sanctions against Syria, including those related to energy, transport, and banking, to support the country's economic recovery under its new leadership. These measures, which include suspending restrictions on oil, gas, electricity, transport, and luxury goods, aim to encourage an inclusive political transition and economic stabilization. The EU will monitor the situation and may lift additional sanctions if progress is made, while retaining the option to reimpose them if necessary. This move follows the formation of an interim administration and the naming of an interim president, with further potential sanctions relief contingent on the establishment of a new inclusive government by March 1.
