The EU lifts commercial sanctions on Syria by suspending the cooperation agreement that limited trade with that country
12 May 2026Effective: 11 May 202646 views
Who is affected:
Export and import companies that operate or wish to operate with Syria
Summary
The EU Council removes commercial restrictions imposed on Syria in 2011, reopening the framework for economic cooperation between both parties.
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The Decision repeals the partial suspension of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement in force since 2011, when it was adopted in response to the repression by the Assad regime. This measure reactivates the legal framework for commercial and economic cooperation between the EU and Syria. For European companies, this means …
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