On Wednesday 28 February, MEPs called on the EU to reaffirm its firm support for Syria’s democratic aspirations, which Syria continues to express despite total repression by the regime since the peaceful demonstrations of 2011.
In adopting the resolution by Nathalie Loiseau (Renew Europe, French) (428 votes in favour, 35 against and 43 abstentions), MEPs believe that the EU must provide “flexible and fundamental long term” support to Syrian civil society that shares democratic...