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.

EurActiv, 12.03.13: France and Germany divided over Syria arms embargo http://www.euractiv.com/global-europe/france-germany-divided-syria-arm-news-518425

EUObserver, 13.03.13: UK asserts right to 'independent foreign policy' http://euobserver.com/foreign/119400

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

EUObserver, 15.03.13: Germany 'ready to talk' on EU arms for Syria http://euobserver.com/foreign/119428

EurActiv, 14.03.13: Syria arms embargo to dominate Friday EU summit talks http://www.euractiv.com/europes-east/syria-looms-council-frank-discus-news-518500

EUObserver, 15.03.13: Benelux countries issue plea for EU unity on Syria http://euobserver.com/foreign/119443

BBC, 15.03.13: Francois Hollande defends Syria weapons plan http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21796002

EUObserver, 15.03.13: EU looks to arming Syria rebels, wooing Russia this WEEK http://euobserver.com/agenda/119445

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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