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EU Lifts Sanctions on Syria Amid Reconstruction Efforts

6/1/2025

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The EU has taken a significant step by lifting most sanctions on Syria, while still holding individuals accountable for human rights abuses. This pivotal decision, shared by Kaja Kallas, hinges on the new government’s commitment to peace. In a parallel move, the U.S. has provided crucial exemptions to support Syria’s daunting $400 billion reconstruction efforts following over a decade of civil strife.

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The EU has taken a significant step by lifting most sanctions on Syria, while still holding individuals accountable for human rights abuses. This pivotal decision, shared by Kaja Kallas, hinges on the new government’s commitment to peace. In a parallel move, the U.S. has provided crucial exemptions to support Syria’s daunting $400 billion reconstruction efforts following over a decade of civil strife.