Council of the EU extends sanctions on Syria’s former al-Assad regime until 1 June 2027, while removing seven entities, including the Defence and Interior Ministries, from its sanctions list

The measures continue to target individuals and organisations associated with repression, human rights violations, and support for the former Syrian regime, including restrictions on financing, trade, and asset access. The Council also de-lists certain economic entities considered relevant to reconstruction and humanitarian recovery efforts, reflecting a more differentiated sanctions approach tied to evolving political and economic conditions in Syria…