On 11 March 2025, gravely alarmed by the violence in Syria’s coastal region, the High Representative/Vice-President issued a statement[1] strongly condemning the horrific crimes committed against civilians.

The EU called for a swift, transparent and impartial investigation to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. It welcomed the transitional authorities’ establishment of an independent investigative committee and called on them to allow the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic to investigate all violations.

The EU remains attentive to the actions of the new authorities in ensuring the protection of all Syrians without any kind of discrimination.

The EU continues to call for an end to violence across Syria and urges involved parties to protect all Syrians. The EU supports a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political transition, upholding the universality and indivisibility of human rights and principles of equality and non-discrimination among all components of society .

The EU Brussels Conference pledges ensure support to Syria and neighbouring countries, that host a considerable number of refugees.

The EU’s non-humanitarian assistance is subjected to extensive monitoring/evaluation mechanisms, including third party monitoring and risk assessments.

The EU’s approach is gradual and commensurate with steps taken by the transitional government. The EU’s assistance follows strict implementation parameters. It aims to foster social cohesion by bringing together all Syrians without discrimination.

The EU’s humanitarian aid is delivered through trusted partners in all parts of Syria . It seeks to respond to life-saving emergencies based on needs, accountability to affected populations, transparency, efficiency, effectiveness , and humanitarian principles (humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence) [2].

Last updated: 17 June 2025