2024-12-16 05:40:09
Politics
Europe
Conflicts

EU Ministers Address Syria's Transitional Challenges

The European Union's foreign ministers are deliberating over offering aid to Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. With Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leading the interim government, the EU is cautious about initiating contacts, given HTS's roots in Al-Qaeda.

Rebel leader al-Scharaa has promised disarmament and the return of refugees. Concerns of power vacuums and extremism, voiced by the new EU Foreign Representative Kaja Kallas, underscore the importance of a careful approach.

Meanwhile, Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights aims to counter threats like Hezbollah. The EU seeks a common stance on Syrian asylum seekers, as some member states have suspended asylum applications.

Austria has incentivized voluntary returns with financial aid. The European Commission has called for prudence, emphasizing the need for a safe and dignified return for refugees.

With tensions across regions and growing international involvement, the EU navigates complex geopolitical dynamics in its support for Syria's reconstruction and stability.

sueddeutsche
16. Dezember 2024 um 03:55

War in the Middle East: Merz does not want to accept any more refugees from Syria

Politics
Economy
The Union's candidate for chancellor also justifies this by saying that fighters of the ousted dictator Assad could be among them. Israel accuses the Irish government of an "extremely Israel-hostile policy" and closes its embassy in Dublin.
Tagesschau - Internationale Nachrichten aus aller Welt
16. Dezember 2024 um 13:48

Middle East Live Blog: ++ EU Foreign Ministers Discuss Syria ++

Politics
EU Foreign Ministers discuss Syria aid; HTS leader al-Sharaa announces disarmament of militias, return of refugees and meeting with UN envoy Pedersen. Russia evacuates diplomats from the Hmeimim air base. According to the Syrian Observatory, Israel carries out the heaviest attacks on Tartus, where a Russian naval base is located, since 2012.
tz
16. Dezember 2024 um 03:00

The Upheaval in Syria in the Focus of the EU Foreign Ministers

Politics
The EU foreign ministers are discussing aid for Syria, torn apart by civil war. Rebel leader al-Scharaa promises disarmament of all militias. Israel has the occupied Golan Heights in its sights and plans their expansion.
Frankfurter Rundschau
16. Dezember 2024 um 03:00

The EU Foreign Ministers Focus on the Upheaval in Syria

Politics
The EU foreign ministers are discussing aid for Syria after the fall of Assad. Rebel leader al-Scharaa promises disarmament and the return of refugees. New EU Foreign Representative Kaja Kallas is concerned about extremism and a power vacuum. Israel occupies the Golan Heights to prevent attacks by Hezbollah and other threats. Ukraine offers food aid. An Israeli attack on a school in the Gaza Strip kills many people. Israel wants to retrieve captured hostages of Hamas.
CW

Account

Waiting list for the personalized area


Welcome!

InfoBud.news

infobud.news is an AI-driven news aggregator that simplifies global news, offering customizable feeds in all languages for tailored insights into tech, finance, politics, and more. It provides precise, relevant news updates, overcoming conventional search tool limitations. Due to the diversity of news sources, it provides precise and relevant news updates, focusing entirely on the facts without influencing opinion. Read moreExpand

Your World, Tailored News: Navigate The News Jungle With AI-Powered Precision!