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.

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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