EU Eases Sanctions on Syria Following Assad's Overthrow

The European Union suspends key economic sanctions to support Syria's rebuilding and stabilization under a new transitional government.

The EU has suspended sanctions in the banking, energy, and transportation sectors to aid Syria's economic recovery and reconstruction efforts.
The decision follows the December 2024 overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by a coalition led by the Islamist group Haiat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
A transitional government now leads Syria, with the EU expressing hopes for stability and the eventual return of Syrian refugees.
Certain sanctions, including those targeting weapons, chemical weapons, drug trafficking, and Assad regime officials, remain in place.
The EU has warned that sanctions could be reinstated if the political situation in Syria deteriorates.