20.05.2025 19:40
Following the United States, the European Union has also decided to lift economic sanctions against Syria. It was stated that the decision was made to support the reconstruction of the country after the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
The normalization process, which began with the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime and the end of the civil war in Syria, has gained momentum. Last week, following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria, a similar decision came from the EU.
EU'S DECISION TO LIFT ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON SYRIA
The European Union (EU) has decided to lift all economic sanctions against Syria. It was stated that the reason for the decision made at the recent meeting in Brussels was to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria.
BACKGROUND OF THE DECISION
The civil war that began in Syria in 2011 has led to the displacement of millions of people, the collapse of infrastructure, and the near halt of the economy. Although the EU's sanctions aimed to weaken the regime economically, they received criticism for further worsening the living conditions of the civilian population. With the overthrow of Assad, a new political process was initiated in Syria, and the international community began to take action for the reconstruction of the country.
DONALD TRUMP ALSO LIFTED SANCTIONS
U.S. President Donald Trump announced at an investment forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that he had lifted all U.S. sanctions imposed on Syria at the request of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Trump emphasized that this decision was an important step for the reconstruction of Syria and stability in the region. He also noted that Erdoğan argued that sanctions should be lifted to support the new administration in Syria and to increase the economic welfare of the people.