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European Ministers Visit Syria: Rebuilding or Political Demands?

European Ministers Visit Syria: Rebuilding or Political Demands?
Eylul Sare Comez
  • 4 January 17:30, 2025
European foreign ministers visit Syria, emphasizing the importance of political reforms and international support for rebuilding amidst ongoing sanctions.
Syria's New Leadership: Opportunities and Challenges

Syria's New Leadership: Opportunities and Challenges

The recent change in Syria's leadership presents both opportunities and challenges for the country as it seeks to rebuild and redefine its political landscape. The European ministers stressed the need for substantial political reforms that would pave the way for international support. While there is hope for lifting sanctions, the new government must first demonstrate a commitment to inclusive governance and stable reforms that resonate with all Syrians.

The Role of Europe in Syrian Reconstruction

The Role of Europe in Syrian Reconstruction

European countries, particularly Germany and France, are now assessing how best to assist Syria in its reconstruction efforts. The ministers acknowledged the dire need for humanitarian aid and economic support as part of a broader strategy to facilitate recovery. They emphasized that reconstruction cannot occur without the establishment of a stable government and a commitment to accountability for past human rights abuses.

The Road Ahead: A Balance Between Aid and Accountability

The Road Ahead: A Balance Between Aid and Accountability

As discussions about lifting sanctions continue, the balance between aid and accountability remains a crucial issue. The European ministers are keen to push for a political dialogue that ensures all voices are heard in Syria's future governance. The emphasis on gender representation and inclusivity is vital for any political process moving forward, as it reflects the diverse demographics of the Syrian population.

In a historic visit, the French and German foreign ministers traveled to Syria, marking the first time high-level Western officials have met with the new leadership following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. This visit comes at a pivotal moment, as Syria faces monumental challenges in rebuilding after years of civil war and economic sanctions. The ministers highlighted the need for political stability and an inclusive dialogue among various factions, stating that support for reconstruction hinges on the new administration's commitment to reforms. Both ministers voiced concern over the humanitarian situation in Syria, where economic struggles have reached critical levels. They visited the notorious Snaa prison, a symbol of the brutal regime, to emphasize the importance of accountability and justice for the victims of past atrocities. While expressing willingness to assist in rebuilding efforts through technical expertise, they made it clear that the lifting of sanctions would depend on tangible political changes and the establishment of democratic processes. The conversation centered on the urgency of holding elections and ensuring that the political transition would involve all ethnic and religious groups, including women. However, despite these demands, Syrian leaders like Ahmed al-Shara are cautious, suggesting that elections and comprehensive reforms may take up to four years. The situation remains tense, as many citizens struggle with the daily realities of shortages and inflation. As the European ministers depart, they leave behind a message: the path to rebuilding Syria is intertwined with the region's political transformation, requiring sustained international engagement and support.
  • Syria
  • European Ministers
  • Sanctions
  • Political Reform
  • Reconstruction

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@TtTt-p4i1g

Im glad you made this video, it reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, $89k biweekly and a good daughter full of love.....<>✔️

@nilperiart

Europeans have stop to dictate on us about human rights and democracy ,we see europeans biased human rights and democracy in palestine gazza . Just shut up ..

@wannabe-mechanic

I hope Syrian people are smarter than trusting these people. Their concern is, will there be a Israel threatening country or not.

@hayyanalmemsani805

All we Syrians want is for sanctions to be lifted because they only made us suffer and not be able to afford our basic needs. We dont want anything else from Europe and we hope they dont meddle in our politics and let us decide how we wanna govern our country.

@الهامغ

سِالُتتكِ بّالُلُُه 💔الُجْلُيَلُ الُجْبّارَ انَ تْنَقًذَنَا قًبّلُ انَ نَمٌوَتْ مٌنَ شِدِتْ الُجْوَع انَتٌْخيَكِ انَيَ دٌِخلُةِ ْعلُى الُلُُه  تْمٌ ْعلُيَكِ انَيَ فَيَ وَجُْهك انَـيَ اخـتْكِ انَـيَ اتْرَجْـاكِ اتْـوَسِـلُ الُـيَـكِ انَـقًـذَنَا لُـوَجُْـه الُـلُُـه. يَــشِــُهدِ الُــلُــُه يَاٌخـيَ انَ مٌنَ الُــصّــبّاحُ حُـتْا الُـانَ يَــحُــرَمٌ ْعـــلُيَـنَـا الاكل غير الماء ( (ا..،.، ..،..،.،.،..،.،..،..،..،..،.،..،..،.،.،..،.،..،.،...،..،..،.،.،..،...،.،.،.،..،.،.،.،..،..،...،.،...،..،...،..،..،.،..،..، ..My appeal to every Muslim, my brother or sister, the owner of the channel, I know that it is not my right to comment on your channel, but God is my witness that our circumstances are harsh and forced me to do this. Please forgive me. My brother, there is still a brotherhood of faith. I asked you for a bag of flour. My brother, we women cannot go out among men. There is still a woman with you. My brother, God has honored you. You are men. We are women. We cannot go out or work like you. My brother, where is the brotherhood of faith in your hearts? We are women. There is no brotherhood, no mercy, no compassion, no humanity. And give good tidings to the patient. It is the greatest hope while waiting for what we want. 𝟬𝟬𝟵𝟲𝟳𝟳𝟴𝟯𝟳𝟯𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟬  My appeal to every Muslim, my brother or sister, the owner of the channel, I know that it is not my right to comment on your channel, but God is my witness that our circumstances are harsh and forced me to do this. Please forgive me. My brother, there is still a brotherhood of faith. I asked you for a bag of flour. My brother, we women cannot go out among men. There is still a woman with you. My brother, God has honored you. You are men. We are women. We cannot go out or work like you. My brother, where is the brotherhood of faith in your hearts? We are women. There is no brotherhood, no mercy, no compassion, no humanity. And give good tidings to the patient. It is the greatest hope while waiting for what we want. 𝟬𝟬𝟵𝟲𝟳𝟳𝟴𝟯𝟳𝟯𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟬 How many times I called and talked and tried hard, but no one responded. Oh man, we are with you. My mother ordered us food from the restaurant. More and today. My mother left. Crying. She said, Why are you crying, my mother? She said, My daughter, I ask. God, that I may be honored by death. She said, Why, my mother. She cursed us. She said, My daughter, today the restaurant owner insulted me. I said, Why? I said, How can I be better than people? I ask God, my daughter. May God gather me. With death alone, a gathering that is better than this humiliation and this humiliation. It is true. I am saying this. It diminishes my value and respect. But, man. I swear to God that I did not say this. I kiss your boots. I am so hungry that my conscience no longer allows me to let you go and ask us for food. I kiss your boots, man, and I ask you by God Almighty and in the Book of God, man, I kiss your boots, man. He has caused us harm, my brother, so that we can buy a kilo of flour and pay the rent. My brother, have mercy on us. He who is in the show will have mercy on you, He who is in the sky. My brother, this is my WhatsApp number: 𝟬𝟬𝟵𝟲𝟳𝟳𝟴𝟯𝟳𝟯𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟬. Whoever can help us, message me on WhatsApp. We will send him the full name. He will transfer us as much as he can. May Allah reward you. Allah knows that my family and I, our house rent is 15 thousand Yemeni riyals per month, and now we owe 45 thousand for 3 months. The owner of the house is one of those people who do not have mercy. By Allah, my brother, he comes every day and humiliates us and talks about us and wants to throw us out of the house and into the street because we were unable to pay him the rent. We will have until the end of the week, and if we pay him, he will swear by Allah that he will throw us out into the street without mercy. See my situation for yourselves. I ask you by Allah, the Living, the Eternal, to help me. By Allah, the Almighty, even at night we cannot sleep from fear. We do not have mattresses or blankets to warm ourselves from the cold. Everything is flooded from the rain, and we have no one but Allah and then you. My brothers, I kiss your boots, don’t turn me away empty-handed. Help us with whatever you can. Is it acceptable to you that we live in this place? We are girls and we have no one. Our father died in a car accident. Consider us your daughters and your honor, and help me with whatever you can. May God reward you with good =>[[}>] ^][/*&;;&;&&;•̥·-`.`.`.`.`.•.,¸-•.,¸°꒰·̮ •̥·°`.`.`… nn…...............l ...... ……… .j… ,,,……… ..i. .......l,.. ,..............jl. .. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i,,,,,____<<........ ,,,,,,,l. ,,,,,, .., .,.,.,..,.,. .. ..., , , ...،..، ..,.. , , , ,

@Worrawe

Instead of lecturing the liberators of Syria, these EU representatives should condemn the bombing of Syria by Israel and its expansion into Syria, as well as calling for the withdrawal of the US army, illegally occupying Syria and appropriating the wealth of its oilfields belonging to all people of Syria and not just for the US Kurdish proxies!

@Abdul_Aloha

Narrated Qatada: The Prophet was given the sexual strength of thirty men. << Sahih al-Bukhari 268 >>

@taalibulilm7805

To be a dignetry you have to be dignified first Anneline is not you cant mke a silk purse out of a pigs ear

@WisdomDaniel-d6y

The people of Syria are all waiting for you people to come to their country. 😂😂😂 Germany dont forget how you people are destroying the life of children and their family in Germany. The government of Germany are going to Syria to do what?????????

@kimshin4578

Come to Saudi Arabia with such clothes & intervention statement..do you dare anallena?? I guarantee you dont dare 😂

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