Italy, Syria and European Union

Italy foreign minister proposes setting aside EU sanctions on Syria
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday that he had called for a moratorium on EU sanctions on Syria for six months or one year, but that a final decision could only come from the entire bloc.
Italy wants to build bridges between Syria and the EU
Italy has signalled its willingness to act as a bridge-builder between Syria and the European Union after the fall of long-term ruler Bashar al-Assad. "Italy is ready to play its part in promoting the reform process in Syria,
Italy wants to be bridge between new Syria-EU says Tajani
Italy is ready to play its part to promote a reform process in Syria and seeks to act as a bridge between the new Syria and the European Union, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told a press conference in Damascus on Friday after meeting with Syrian leader Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa,
EU could lift some Syria sanctions quickly, France says
European Union sanctions in Syria that obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid and hinder the country's recovery could be lifted swiftly, France's foreign minister said Wednesday.
EU Could Gradually Ease Syria Sanctions If 'Tangible Progress'
The European Union could begin lifting sanctions on Syria if the war-torn country's new rulers take steps to form an inclusive government that protects minorities, the bloc's top diplomat said Friday.
Italy FM says new Syria leader pledged to stop 'illegal immigration'
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told visiting Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday that he was ready to stem "illegal immigration" to Europe, the European diplomat said."Sharaa says he is ready to block illegal immigration,
Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria, sources say
Germany is leading European Union discussions on easing sanctions imposed on the Syrian government of toppled President Bashar al-Assad and aiding the country's population, foreign ministry sources said on Tuesday.
Italy’s foreign minister heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is heading to Syria to encourage the transition in the country following the ouster of President Bashar Assad by Islamist insurgents.
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 insurgents
Italian FM meets Syria's new leader in Damascus
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met Syria's new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus Friday, state media said, in the latest such visit from a European diplomat since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
New Syrian leadership pledges reforms in talks with Italy
By bnm Gulf bureau Syria's new administration head Ahmad al-Sharaa met Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on January 10, as the country seeks to rebuild international ties, local Al Watan reported.
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s new leaders and called for an inclusive transition of power, in the ...
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The West is making a muddle of its Syria sanctions
Europe may move faster. On January 3rd the French and German foreign ministers met Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria’s de facto ruler, ...
Syria will not receive money from the EU if its authorities do not respect the rights of women — Berbok
German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock linked the receipt of financial assistance from the European Union by the new Syrian ...
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Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria
The European Union will closely watch the political process developing in Syria and stand by the country if it moves toward a ...
Syria: how the fall of Assad has affected the asylum debate in Europe
With the downfall of the old Syrian regime, countries like Germany which welcomed Syrian refugees are now talking about ...
Body recovered in Gaza confirmed to be 23-year-old hostage Hamzah AlZayadni
Israel’s army confirmed Friday that one of the bodies recovered from Gaza earlier this week was that of 23-year-old hostage ...
Syria's road ahead: How transport infrastructure could be the key to stability
Turkey has a major role in Syria's reconstruction, and transport investments like railway links are on the agenda although ...
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Foreign terrorists present inside Syria should leave, says US
We believe that any foreign terrorist that is present inside Syria should leave the country,' Under Secretary of State John ...