E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria
European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.
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EU aims to agree ‘staged approach’ to ease Syria sanctions
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Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats at a gathering Sunday to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country and its economy after last month’s overthrow ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Germany backs easing sanctions on Syria, pledges €50 million in aid
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Germany backs easing some Syria sanctions, pledges €50 million in aid
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Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is travelling to Syria on Friday to encourage the transition in the country following the ouster of President Bashar Assad by Islamist insurgentsABC News - Jan. 9 -
Inclusive transition best path to lifting of Syria sanctions, says UN special envoy
Geir Pedersen tells security council the HTS administration has great opportunities but also risks making missteps. A credible process leading to a new transitional government involving all strands ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in DamascusFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Donald Trump denies he will pare back aggressive tariffs plan
Washington Post report said aides were aiming to target only critical imports but president-elect calls it ‘fake news’. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday denied a newspaper report that said ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.The New York Times - Jan. 3
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