EU countries are lifting most of their sanctions against Syria, hoping for a positive political development after the fall of the Assad regime.
Among other things, cooperation is reopening in the areas of transport and energy, including trade in gas and oil.
Transactions will also be allowed with Syrian banks and financial institutions regarding transport, energy, reconstruction, and humanitarian efforts. Furthermore, five Syrian banks are being removed from the list of those whose assets have been frozen.
However, sanctions against, among other things, arms trade, surveillance equipment, and import and export of antiquities will remain in place.
