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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2798(RSP))

On urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria, following the recent terrorist attack on the Mar Elias church in Damascus

B-10-2025-0335

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Hannah Neumann, Maria Ohisalo, Katrin Langensiepen, Nicolae Ștefănuță, Mounir Satouri, Catarina Vieira

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A resolution on protecting religious minorities in Syria after the attack on the Mar Elias church. It condemns violence, calls for investigations and protection of all Syrians, and stresses that Syria is not safe for refugee returns.

Key points

  1. Condemns all violent attacks in Syria, especially those targeting ethnic and religious groups, and expresses solidarity with victims.
  2. Calls on all actors to cease violence and respect international humanitarian and human rights law.
  3. Calls on Syrian interim authorities to investigate all violence, hold perpetrators accountable, and increase efforts for peace and justice.
  4. Calls on Syrian interim authorities to rein in violent factions, curb weapons trafficking, and protect all Syrians regardless of ethnicity or religion.
  5. Reiterates the importance of Syria's territorial integrity for a stable framework.
  6. Calls on the EU to convey that transitional justice is central to its support for Syria's transition and recovery.
  7. Reiterates that Syria is not safe for refugee returns; any return must be voluntary, safe, and dignified.
  8. Welcomes lifting of EU sanctions, humanitarian response, and €175 million for social and economic recovery.
  9. Underscores Syrian civil society's contribution and calls on the Commission to prioritize a 'Day of Dialogue Conference' with civil society.

Who is affected

  • Syrian interim authorities: must investigate violence, protect all Syrians, and rein in violent factions.
  • EU institutions: must convey transitional justice priorities and hold a dialogue conference with Syrian civil society.
  • Refugees and asylum seekers: Syria is not safe for return; returns must be voluntary and dignified.

Figures and deadlines

  • €175 million for social and economic recovery.