France and Germany disagree on arming Syria rebels

France has said the EU should reconsider its ban on giving arms to Syrian rebels, despite German opposition to the move.

• Primary Source

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EUObserver,13.03.13: Israel urges EU to back new peace plan for Syria http://euobserver.com/foreign/119385

BBC News, 14.03.13: France, UK 'may bust Syria arms ban' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21782379

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ESO: Background information: EU fails to speak with one voice on Syria http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-fails-to-speak-with-one-voice-on-syria/

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