The European Union has begun easing energy, transport, and banking sanctions against Syria in order to help revive the country’s economy, contingent on the new government’s commitment to peace. The EU will suspend sanctions targeting oil, gas, electricity, transport, and banking while reducing limitations on luxury goods exports. The decision is part of efforts to support Syria’s political transition, economic recovery, and stabilization, with the possibility of re-imposing sanctions if necessary.
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Von der Leyen tells Xi EU-China ties are at ‘inflection point’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that EU-China relations are at an "inflection point" due to trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Both sides emphasized the need for mutual solutions to longstanding issues as the summit marks 50 years of EU-China relations, overshadowed by tensions over trade and geopolitical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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