Syria: European Commission seeks to fully reinstate cooperation agreement

Economic sanctions against Syria have been lifted, and the European Commission now intends to reinstate the cooperation agreement in its entirety. A high-level meeting between Syria and the EU is scheduled for May 11.

21. April 2026
Ahmed Al-Scharaa, Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa im 09/01/2026 in Damaskus, Syrien
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa visiting Syrian interim President Ahmed Al-Scharaa in Damascus in January 2026. (European Union)

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Last updated: 21. April 2026