Sittings · Document
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2798(RSP)) 2025-07-07
On urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria, following the recent terrorist attack on the Mar Elias Church in Damascus
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Nikolas Farantouris, Özlem Demirel
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The resolution condemns the terrorist attack on the Mar Elias Church and sectarian violence in Syria, and calls for protection of religious and ethnic communities, a democratic transition, and accountability.¶¶¶ It calls on the EU and member states to support inclusive governance, reverse asylum suspensions, and respect international law regarding territorial integrity and agreements.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Mar Elias and sectarian violence in Syria, expressing solidarity with victims.¶
- Calls on Syrian transitional authorities to protect religious and ethnic communities, halt sectarian killings, hate speech, forced displacement and abductions, and guarantee non-discriminatory protection.¶
- Reiterates support for a Syrian-led democratic transition centered on rule of law, justice, non-discrimination, inclusive governance, and safeguards against impunity.¶
- Calls for a timeline for credible, free, fair and inclusive elections as soon as possible, and for representation of all communities in public life and a constitutional process integrating all ethnic and religious groups.¶¶
- Demands an immediate, rigorous, independent and transparent investigation into past and ongoing sectarian violence, with perpetrators brought to justice, and access for independent human rights bodies.¶¶
- Calls on the EU to draw up a plan for the protection of religious communities in Syria and to stress international law and human rights in relations with the HTS-led government.¶¶
- Condemns member states' suspension of asylum processing for Syrians, pressure for 'voluntary returns', and review of protection status; calls for immediate reversal.¶
- Firmly condemns territorial incursions and expansionist ambitions of Israel and Turkey, and calls for respect for Syria's internationally recognised borders.¶
- Calls on the EU to prevent the Türkiye-Syria agreement on an EEZ that would violate sovereign rights of EU member states and international law.¶
Who is affected
- Religious and ethnic communities in Syria, including Christians, Alawites, and Druze, who face sectarian violence and need protection.¶¶¶
- Syrian transitional authorities, who are called to protect communities, hold elections, and ensure inclusive governance.¶¶¶
- EU member states, which are urged to reverse asylum suspensions and respect international law in relations with Syria.¶¶
- Israel and Turkey, whose territorial incursions and expansionist ambitions are condemned.¶
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