EU Extends Sanctions on Former Assad Regime, Removes Syrian Ministries
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- •The EU extended sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to the former Assad regime for one more year.
- •Syrian government ministries were removed from the EU's sanctions list as part of the latest update.
- •The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans on specific persons associated with the regime.
- •The EU's decision was announced on May 18, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the EU maintains sanctions on key individuals but removes ministries it could allow limited diplomatic engagement while keeping pressure on regime figures, affecting Syria's political landscape and EU-Syria relations.
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