Press Release: “Towards a comprehensive EU approach to the Syrian crisis”: an EU joint communication

The European Commission and the High Representative adopted on Monday 24 June a joint communication, mapping out a comprehensive EU approach in response to the conflict and its consequences both in Syria and its neighbouring countries. The EU response aims to: support a political process that brings a sustainable solution to the crisis; prevent regional destabilisation from the spill-over of the conflict in neighbouring countries; address the dramatic humanitarian situation and assist affected populations; address the consequences of the conflict on and in the EU.

The communication also highlights the actions and initiatives already taken by High Representative Catherine Ashton and the European Commission.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: Syria conflict: EU struggles over arms embargo http://www.europeansources.info/record/syria-conflict-eu-struggles-over-arms-embargo/

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