EU's Kallas proposes further loosening of Syria sanctions - document

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : Under the new proposal, dated May 14, the EU would allow member states to provide funding to Syria's ministries of defence and interior for cooperation "in the areas of reconstruction, capacity-building, counter-terrorism and migration", the document said.
51% : The EU has already eased sanctions related to energy, transport and reconstruction, as well as associated financial transactions, but some member states have pushed for further relief to help smooth Syria's transition.
39% : A special provision would allow EU member states more room for manoeuvre in dealing with Syrian state-owned entities when it comes to the destruction of chemical weapons.
38% : French President Emmanuel Macron said this month after hosting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa that Paris would push for the EU to end its sanctions when they come up for renewal.

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