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flag The EU pledged €620 million in aid to Syria during a historic visit by top leaders, signaling a major policy shift after Assad’s fall.

flag The European Union announced a €620 million aid package for Syria during a landmark visit by EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa to Damascus on January 9, 2026. flag The funding, part of a broader three-pillar strategy, supports humanitarian aid, early recovery, and reconstruction efforts amid ongoing instability, including clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo. flag The visit marks a significant shift in EU policy following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 and the lifting of sanctions. flag EU officials emphasized support for a peaceful, Syrian-led transition, regional cooperation, and safe returns for displaced Syrians, while calling for continued dialogue and disarmament of nonstate armed groups in Lebanon.

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