European Union eases sanctions against Syria

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The European Union eases sanctions against Syria to help the country's economy under new leadership by suspending measures targeting energy, transport, and banking restrictions, with the condition that the new leaders work toward a peaceful future.

Key Points

  • EU easing energy, transport sanctions, and banking restrictions against Syria
  • Sanctions were originally imposed in 2011 in response to Assad's crackdown on protesters
  • New leaders aiming for an inclusive political transition
  • EU monitors developments in Syria for possible lifting of other economic sanctions

Pros

  • Supporting an inclusive political transition in Syria
  • Aiding in the economic recovery, reconstruction, and stabilization of Syria

Cons

  • Risk of sanctions being reinstated if new leaders take the country in the wrong direction