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After Donald Trump, European Union Also Lifts Sanctions on Syria—but with Conditions

The European Union lifted most economic sanctions on Syria on Wednesday, following a similar move by the United States earlier in May 2025.
These actions respond to the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 and stem from U.S. And EU efforts to facilitate Syria's political transition.
While broad sanctions were removed, the EU kept restrictions on individuals linked to Assad’s former government and newly imposed sanctions on armed groups accused of recent attacks on Alawite civilians.
The top EU diplomat emphasized that lifting the sanctions was the appropriate course of action and highlighted the importance of supporting Syria’s recovery and efforts toward reconciliation.
The easing of sanctions is expected to aid the reconstruction of Syria’s devastated economy, estimated to cost between $250 billion and $400 billion, while sanctions could be reinstated if peace and human rights conditions are not met.

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