MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2569(RSP))
On the need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria
B-10-2025-0154
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Rima Hassan
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Parliament's resolution on Syria welcomes the fall of Assad, calls for an immediate ceasefire, and urges the EU to support a just transition and reconstruction.¶¶ It demands respect for Syria's territorial integrity, condemns Israeli and Turkish incursions, and calls for suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement and an arms embargo.¶¶¶ It calls for justice for war crimes, including ICC involvement, and condemns EU member states' suspension of Syrian asylum applications.¶¶
Key points
- Welcomes the fall of Assad's dictatorship and the opportunity for democracy, but remains concerned about instability.¶
- Calls for an immediate ceasefire by all parties and a halt to Israeli bombing and troop movements.¶
- Calls on the EU and member states to request a UN Security Council meeting to relaunch the political process under Resolution 2254 and disarm armed groups.¶
- Underlines that Syria's democratic future depends on respecting all ethnic and religious minorities.¶
- Deplores denial of freedom of assembly and expression and asset confiscation for some political parties and social forces.¶
- Welcomes lifting EU sanctions on Syria conditional on human rights, and calls for reminding the HTS-led government of international human rights law.¶
- Calls for efforts to address Captagon exportation and encourage alternative economic pathways.¶
- Expresses concern that the Kurdish autonomous administration and SDF were not invited to the national dialogue conference.¶
- Encourages discussions between SDF and Damascus interim government on civil institutions and refugee return.¶
- Concerned about state reforms privatizing enterprises and cutting public sector jobs by one third; stands with protesting workers.¶
- Condemns Israeli and Turkish territorial incursions and expansionist ambitions; calls for respect for Syria's borders.¶
- Demands suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and an arms embargo on Israel.¶
Who is affected
- Syrian people, including minorities and refugees, affected by calls for ceasefire, justice, and asylum protections.¶¶
- Kurdish-led SDF and Rojava authorities, targeted by Türkiye's attacks and excluded from dialogue.¶¶¶
- Israel and Türkiye, condemned for incursions and expansionist ambitions.¶
- EU and member states, called on to take actions like suspending the EU-Israel agreement and ensuring ICC support.¶¶