Seven years of war in Syria have taken an enormous toll on the civilian population in the country, causing one of the worst humanitarian crises the world has faced since World War II.
Seven years of war in Syria have taken an enormous toll on the civilian population in the country, causing one of the worst humanitarian crises the world has faced since World War II. The conflict is also having an increasingly destabilising impact on the wider region, through the displacement of people, the spread of terrorism, economic disruption, and the exacerbation of political and sectarian tensions.
The European Union continues to call and work for an end to the violence in Syria. The EU firmly believes that only a credible political solution in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254[1]and the 2012 Geneva Communiqué [2]will end the war and ensure the long term stability of Syria and the region
HOW IS THE EU HELPING?
Supporting the UN-led intra-Syrian negotiations towards a genuine political transition
Strengthening the political opposition to promote a meaningful and inclusive transition in Syria
Saving lives by addressing the humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable Syrians across the country and in the region
Strengthening Syrian civil society organisations to promote democracy, human rights and freedom of speech
Promoting accountability for war crimes with a view to facilitating a national reconciliation process and transitional justice
Supporting the resilience of the Syrian population and society, as well as of refugees and their host communities in neighbouring countries.
The EU will be ready to assist in the reconstruction of Syria only once a comprehensive, genuine and inclusive political transition is firmly under way, negotiated by the Syrian parties in conflict on the bases of UNSC Resolution 2254 and the 2012 Geneva Communiqué.
