Adoption of a Joint Communication proposing an EU Strategy for Syria

The European Commission and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Policy adopted on 14 March 2017 a proposal setting up an EU Strategy for Syria.

The Communication defines how the European Union can play a stronger role in contributing to a lasting solution in Syria under the UN-agreed framework. It also looks at how the European Union can continue its assistance to people in need in the country, help build resilience and stability in the country, and support post-agreement reconstruction and the voluntary, dignified and safe return of refugees and internally displaced persons after a credible political transition.

European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/17/560, 14.03.17: Questions and Answers: Joint Communication: Elements for an EU Strategy for Syria http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-560_en.htm

EU: EEAS: Factsheet, 14.03.17: The EU and the crisis in Syria, factsheet https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/22664/

EU: EEAS: Remarks: 14.03.17: Remarks by the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the read-out of the meeting of the College of Commissioners https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/22699/

EurActiv, 15.03.17: EU unveils Syria reconstruction plan http://www.euractiv.com/section/development-policy/news/eu-unveils-syria-reconstruction-plan/

Deutsche Welle, 14.03.17: EU's Mogherini unveils plan for post-war Syria http://dw.com/p/2ZB6D

Reuters, 14.03.17: Syria needs 'proxy peace' to replace proxy war, top EU diplomat says www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-eu-idUSKBN16L276

Sputnik International, 14.03.17: EU Looking for Partners in Mideast for Reconstruction of Syria After War http://sptnkne.ws/dN9V

EU: EEAS / European Commission: Joint Communication ... Elements for an EU Strategy for Syria (JOIN(2017)11) https://eeas.europa.eu/sites/eeas/files/celex3a52017jc00113aen3atxt.pdf

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