On 20 May 2025, the Council announced its political decision to lift its economic sanctions on Syria, to support the Syrian people in reuniting and rebuilding a new, inclusive, pluralistic and peaceful Syria free from harmful foreign interference.
On this basis, the Council considers that all sectoral restrictive measures should be lifted, with the exception of those based on security grounds.
On the basis of a review of Decision 2013/255/CFSP and determinations made in that context, on 27 May 2025 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2025/1096, extending some of the restrictive measures set out in Decision 2013/255/CFSP until 1 June 2026.
Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 was amended accordingly,