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22/05/2013The Syria Conference: last exit peace?
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12/05/2013Syria crisis: the EU responds to spiralling needs with more emergency humanitarian aid
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09/05/2013Syria - Catherine Ashton supports US and Russia call for international peace conference
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04/05/2013Syria: Catherine Ashton strongly condemns the brutal massacre in the town of Bayda, Banyas region
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02/05/2013Catherine Ashton condemns the terrorist attack on the convoy of Syrian Prime Minister Wael Al-Halki in Damascus, which killed and maimed civilians
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26/04/2013Catherine Ashton concerned about the kidnapping of Bishop Boulos Yazigi and Bishop Yohanna Ibrahim
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23/04/2013Lebanon: EU allocates additional financial support for refugee crisis
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22/04/2013Council eases sanctions against Syria to support opposition and civilians
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30/03/2013Syria: Condemnation of attack at Damascus University
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28/03/2013Catherine Ashton following the discussions on Syria at the LAS summit in Qatar
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27/03/2013The EU releases further assistance to support Palestinian people and refugees
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26/03/2013Chemical weapon use in Syria? - by Jean Pascal Zanders
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23/03/2013Catherine Ashton on the attack on the Al-Mazraa mosque, Syria
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21/03/2013Catherine Ashton strongly condemns attacks by Syrian forces on Lebanese soil
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20/03/2013Commissioner Cecilia Malmström welcomes the announcement by Germany to resettle 5000 Syrian nationals
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20/03/2013Speech: Presentation of the European Neighbourhood Policy package
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20/03/2013ENP Package – Syria
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20/03/2013European Neighbourhood Policy in 2012: Continuing engagement for a stronger cooperation with neighbours despite turbulent political and economic conditions
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19/03/2013European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) - Fact Sheet
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13/03/2013Catherine Ashton on the situation in Syria
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13/03/2013Ahmad Shihadeh, policy officer at the EU Delegation in Syria, killed during rocket attack - Catherine Ashton expresses condolences
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11/03/2013Conclusions of the EU Foreign Affairs Council
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07/03/2013Statement by the Spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the detention of UN peacekeepers by an armed opposition group in Syria
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05/03/2013Press points by Neighbourhood Commissioner Füle at the end of his Lebanon visit
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05/03/2013Lebanon: European Commission provides €30m more to deal with refugee crisis
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01/03/2013Neighbourhood Commissioner Füle visiting Lebanon on 4-5 March
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28/02/2013EU sanctions against the Syrian regime extended
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22/02/2013Catherine Ashton condemns bombings in Damascus
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18/02/2013Remarks by Catherine Ashton following the Foreign Affairs Council
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18/02/2013Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council
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18/02/2013EU foreign ministers' conclusions on Syria
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18/02/2013Catherine Ashton's remarks before the Foreign Affairs Council
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12/02/2013Catherine Ashton on the blast at the border crossing between Turkey and Syria in Hatay
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08/02/2013EU's response to the “Arab Spring”: The State-of-Play after Two Years
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31/01/2013Catherine Ashton's remarks following the Foreign Affairs Council
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31/01/2013Main Results of the Foreign Affairs Council
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31/01/2013Remarks by Catherine Ashton upon arrival at Foreign Affairs Council, Brussels, 31 January 2013
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30/01/2013Speech: A collective effort to support the victims of Syria's crisis – the European Union's humanitarian work
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29/01/2013Syrian crisis: EU pledges €100 million for humanitarian aid
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17/01/2013Catherine Ashton deeply shocked by bombing at the University of Aleppo and mass killing of women and children in Homs, Syria
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16/01/2013Syria: Speech by Minister of State for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton at the European Parliament on behalf of Catherine Ashton
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16/01/2013Statement by Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria
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15/01/2013New European Union assistance for the Palestinian people
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07/01/2013Catherine Ashton on the recent speech by President Assad
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21/12/2012Catherine Ashton meets Dr Nabil Elaraby, Secretary General of the League of Arab States, to discuss the situation in the Middle East
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18/12/2012EU Children of Peace initiative: President Barroso announces Nobel Peace Prize projects to help 23,000 children affected by war and conflicts
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15/12/2012EU Commissioner Georgieva and UNHCR’s Guterres view refugee projects in Lebanon
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10/12/2012Syria: Conclusions from the December Foreign Affairs Council
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10/12/2012Catherine Ashton's remarks upon arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, 10 December 2012
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10/12/2012The European Union and Syria - Factsheet
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10/12/2012EU boosts its funding for Syria to keep up with increasing humanitarian needs
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06/12/2012New regional programmes to support media, culture and private sector development in the Southern Mediterranean
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04/12/2012Principles in Practice: Safeguarding Humanitarian Action
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30/11/2012The EU's free trade agreements – where are we?
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28/11/2012Foreign Affairs Council, Trade Issues - Thursday 29 November in Brussels
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19/11/2012Catherine Ashton's remarks following the Foreign Affairs Council, Brussels, 19th November 2012
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19/11/2012Foreign Affairs Council Conclusions
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19/11/2012Council conclusions on Syria
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13/11/2012Catherine Ashton's remarks at the opening of the EU-LAS Ministerial
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13/11/2012Catherine Ashton welcomes creation of the National Coalition for Opposition Forces and the Syrian Revolution
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06/11/2012Humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis
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29/10/2012Catherine Ashton on the ceasefire initiative in Syria
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24/10/2012Justice and Home Affairs Council: 25-26 October 2012
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24/10/2012Erasmus Mundus opens applications for scholarships for Syrian students
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22/10/2012Zaatary refugee camp: tribute to Jordan government for vital support and hospitality to Syrian refugees
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17/10/2012European Commission and UN Women launch new partnership on women’s empowerment
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15/10/2012EU sanctions against the Syrian regime once more strengthened
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15/10/2012Council conclusions on Syria
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15/10/2012FACTSHEET - The European Union and Syria
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05/10/2012Syria: Concern of political opposition figure Abdel Azeez el-Khair & human rights defender Khalil Maatouk
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04/10/2012Catherine Ashton strongly condemns shelling by Syrian forces of the Turkish town of Akçakale
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27/09/2012Humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis: EU Commissioner convenes donors, Syria’s neighbours and aid agencies
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25/09/2012Catherine Ashton meets League of Arab States Secretary General and Joint Special Representative to Syria in New York
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17/09/20125th European Union-South Africa Summit
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17/09/2012EU strategic partnership with South Africa
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11/09/2012Catherine Ashton presents Syria situation at the European Parliament Plenary session
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08/09/2012Catherine Ashton's remarks following the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich)
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07/09/2012Worsening crisis in Syria: European Commission increases its emergency aid
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05/09/2012Syria: Catherine Ashton speaks with Lakhdar Brahimi on the immediate priority to reduce violence
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18/08/2012Catherine Ashton welcomes appointment of Mr Lakhdar Brahimi as UN – LAS Joint Special Representative for Syria
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08/08/2012Council Decision on restrictive measures against Syria
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04/08/2012Catherine Ashton on expulsions by the Lebanese authorities of Syrian nationals to Syria
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03/08/2012Catherine Ashton on the resignation of Kofi Annan as Syria peace envoy
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31/07/2012Statement from Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva on worsening humanitarian crisis in Syria
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23/07/2012Conclusions of the 3183rd Foreign Affairs Council 23 July 2012
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23/07/2012Council takes steps to limit arms deliveries to Syria
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23/07/2012Council conclusions on Syria
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23/07/2012Europe responds to the acute humanitarian needs in Syria
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20/07/2012Deep regret at lack of UNSC resolution on Syria
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18/07/2012Catherine Ashton on the bomb attack in Syria
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18/07/2012Lebanon: Next steps towards finalising the Action Plan of cooperation with the EU
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17/07/2012Statement Commissioner Georgieva on Syria, 17 July 2012
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13/07/2012Catherine Ashton strongly condemns killings in Syria
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12/07/2012Speech by Stefan Füle on Human rights and civil society in Syria: revealing the truth, preparing the transition
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08/07/2012Statement on incursions by Syrian forces into Lebanese territory
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06/07/2012"The humanitarian plight of the Syrian people has worsened and we will remain at the forefront of the efforts to bring assistance to those in need" - Catherine Ashton
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02/07/2012"Education of young people is a crucial element in the development of the Southern Mediterranean region" - Commissioner Vassiliou
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02/07/2012EU-Southern Mediterranean: Commission launches new dialogue on higher education
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30/06/2012Catherine Ashton welcomes the outcome of today's Action Group meeting on Syria
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25/06/2012Catherine Ashton remarks following the Foreign Affairs Council, Luxembourg, 25th June, 2012
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25/06/2012The EU reinforces sanctions on the Syrian regime
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25/06/2012EU Foreign Ministers' conclusions on Syria
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25/06/2012The EU and Syria - Factsheet
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22/06/20123179th FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting - Luxembourg, 25 June 2012 - Background Note
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20/06/2012The European Commission boosts its humanitarian aid for Syria
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18/06/2012Catherine Ashton gravely concerned by the escalating violence in Syria
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15/06/2012Syria: EU sanctions on luxury and dual use goods to apply from 17 June
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13/06/2012"We are all appalled by the sickening violence we continue to witness in Syria" - Speech by Catherine Ashton
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08/06/2012Declaration concerning restrictive measures against Syria
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07/06/2012Syria: Catherine Ashton condemns brutal violence and killing of dozens of civilians in Qubair and Maarzaf
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05/06/2012'The humanitarian situation in Syria has turned from bad to desperate' - Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Georgieva
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03/06/2012Syria: One of the key issues for discussion at EU-Russia Summit
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27/05/2012Catherine Ashton appalled by massacre in Houla, Syria: Condemns "heinous act" by Syrian regime
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22/05/2012ENP Package: Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy Füle at the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee
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15/05/2012European Neighbourhood Policy Package : Remarks by Commissioner Füle
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15/05/2012EU bolsters its support to reformers in its Southern and Eastern neighbourhoods
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15/05/2012ENP Package – Syria
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14/05/2012Conclusions of the 3166th Council meeting Foreign Affairs - Brussels, 14 May 2012
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14/05/2012Syria: EU Foreign Minsters' conclusions
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14/05/2012Syria: Council strengthens EU sanctions once more
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14/05/2012
Syria : EU Delegation extremely concerned at continued arrest and detention of political figures [131 KB]
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11/05/2012Syria: Catherine Ashton condemns attacks in Deraa and in Damascus
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27/04/2012Syria: Catherine Ashton bids all parties to cease violence immediately
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27/04/2012Commissioner Georgieva condemns killing of first-aid volunteer in Syria
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26/04/2012Statement by José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Commission following his meeting with Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of Lebanon
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23/04/2012Foreign Affairs Council 23 April - Main Conclusions
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23/04/2012Remarks by Catherine Ashton following the Foreign Affairs Council
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23/04/2012Council strengthens EU sanctions against Syrian regime
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23/04/2012Syria: EU Foreign Ministers back deployment of Observers
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23/04/2012Catherine Ashton speaks about Burma, Afghanistan, Mali, Sudan and South Sudan and other issues prior to EU Foreign Affairs Council
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17/04/2012Syria: Speech by Catherine Ashton to the European Parliament
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17/04/2012Statement by European Commission President Barroso following his meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan
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16/04/2012'EU Sustainable Energy for all Summit' - Statement by European Commission President Barroso
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14/04/2012Syria: Catherine Ashton welcomes UN Security Council resolution authorising advance observation team deployment
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04/04/2012
Response to Petition concerning the situation of Christians in Syria [129 KB]
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03/04/2012
Local European Union Statement on Syria - on the continued detention without charge of Mr Mazen Darwish and seven other human rights defenders [44 KB]
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26/03/2012Council approves conclusion of Euro-Mediterranean convention on preferential rules of origin
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23/03/20123157th Foreign Affairs Council meeting (provisional version) - Brussels, 22 and 23 March 2012
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23/03/2012Council tightens EU sanctions against Syrian regime
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23/03/2012Council conclusions on Syria
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23/03/2012Remarks by Catherine Ashton upon arrival to FAC, Brussels, 23 March 2012
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22/03/2012More EU support for the victims of Syria's humanitarian crisis
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21/03/2012Catherine Ashton welcomes the adoption by the UN Security Council of a Presidential Statement on Syria
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20/03/2012Catherine Ashton meets with Nabil Al Araby, Secretary General of the League of Arab States
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19/03/2012Spokesperson of the EU High Representative on the violence in Syria
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15/03/2012Catherine Ashton condemns the continued repression and violence in Syria and marks the anniversary of the uprising
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12/03/2012Listening to unfamiliar voices - The Arab democratic wave
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10/03/2012Catherine Ashton's remarks following the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich)
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09/03/2012Catherine Ashton's remarks upon arrival to the Gymnich meeting
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08/03/2012"The partnership we have with Norway is extremely important to the European Union" - Catherine Ashton speaks to the press in Svalbard.
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06/03/2012Catherine Ashton discusses the situation in Syria with Kofi Annan
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02/03/2012Catherine Ashton speaking after the European Council, Brussels 2 March
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01/03/2012Qatar; Catherine Ashton meets Prime Minister and Foreign Minister His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al Thani
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01/03/2012Factsheet - The European Union and Syria
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01/03/2012Syria; Support for the resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council
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27/02/2012Statement by Catherine Ashton on Syria as she arrived for the Foreign Affairs Council
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27/02/2012Latest EU sanctions on Syria
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27/02/2012Syria; Conclusions by EU Foreign Ministers reached at the Foreign Affairs Council
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23/02/2012Syria crisis discussed
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23/02/2012FOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL, 27 February 2012 - Background Info
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22/02/2012Condemnation for the killing of Marie Colvin and photographer Remi Ochlik in Homs, Syria
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17/02/2012Catherine Ashton condemns the arrest of Mazen Darwish, the head of the Syrian Centre for Media and Freedom of Expression
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13/02/2012Catherine Ashton welcomes decisions by the Arab League on Syria
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10/02/2012Catherine Ashton appalled by reports of brutal attacks by Syrian armed forces in Homs
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05/02/2012Catherine Ashton regrets veto of the UN Security Council Resolution on Syria
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02/02/2012Catherine Ashton on the EU's policy on restrictive measures
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01/02/2012Catherine Ashton appalled at violence in Syria
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30/01/2012Press statement on foreign policy issues
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27/01/2012Local EU Statement on Syria: On the killing of Syrian Arab Red Crescent Secretary General, Dr. Abd-al-Razzaq Jbeiro
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25/01/2012EU High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and UNRWA's Commissioner General Filippo Grandi sign in Gaza € 55,4 million agreement
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23/01/2012Foreign Affairs Council - press release
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23/01/2012Council tightens restrictive measures on Syria
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23/01/2012Council conclusions on Syria
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20/01/20123142nd FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting - Brussels, 23 January 2012 - Background note
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12/01/2012Catherine Ashton strongly condemns the death of French journalist Gilles Jacquier in the Syrian city of Homs
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11/01/2012Local EU Statement on Syria
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11/01/2012
Local EU Statement on Syria on killings, arrests and intimidation of Syrian journalists, bloggers and online activists [44 KB]
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16/12/2011The EU's response to the 'Arab Spring'
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13/12/2011Speech on Syria at the European Parliament by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton
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02/12/2011Syria: Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the outcome of the special session of the Human Rights Council on 2 December 2011
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01/12/2011Council strengthens restrictive measures against Syrian regime
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01/12/2011Council conclusions on Syria
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28/11/2011Syrian Arab Republic: Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on Commission Inquiry's Report
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22/11/2011Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton following her meeting with the Syrian National Council
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14/11/2011Council reinforces restrictive measures on Syria
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14/11/2011Council conclusions on Syria - 3124th FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting - Brussels, 14 November 2011
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13/11/2011Local EU Statement on Syria on the arrest of Nidal Hassan and the continuing practice of arbitrary arrests and forced disappearances in Syria
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03/11/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Syrian government's agreement to the Arab League proposals
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13/10/2011Council tightens EU sanctions on Syria
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12/10/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Egypt, Syria, Yemen and Bahrain
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10/10/2011Council conclusions on Syria
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08/10/2011Syria: Condemnation of the killing of Mash'al al-Tammo & other incidents
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23/09/2011Statement by the spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative, on the situation of Rafah Nashid in Syria
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23/09/2011Council bans investment in Syrian oil industry
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23/09/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the imposition of additional sanctions against the Syrian regime
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21/09/2011Local EU Statement on Syria on the death of a Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteer following an attack on his ambulance
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13/09/2011
EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime - Frequently Asked Questions [24 KB]
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12/09/2011Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the killing of Ghiath Matar by Syrian security forces and on the detention of other human rights activists in Syria
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02/09/2011Statement by the EU HR Catherine Ashton, on the extension of restrictive measures against the Syrian regime
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02/09/2011Council bans import of Syrian oil
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30/08/2011Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the worsening of the human rights situation in Syria
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29/08/2011Remarks by High Representative Catherine Ashton after meeting Foreign Minister of Jordan Nasser Judeh
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23/08/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the convening and outcome of the special session of the UN Human Rights Council on Syria
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23/08/2011Syria: increased restrictive measures
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19/08/2011EU Foreign Affairs Chief Catherine Ashton on further steps against Syria
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18/08/2011Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the EU on EU action following the escalation of violent repression in Syria
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11/08/2011Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against Syria
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04/08/2011Statement by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on Syria
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01/08/2011Statement of the High Representative on the extension of restrictive measures against Syrian individuals responsible for and associated with repression
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31/07/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Syria
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13/07/2011Declaration on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision concerning restrictive measures against Syria
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09/07/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Syria
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27/06/2011EU High Representative Catherine Ashton: "With its changing neighborhood, now is the time for Israel to move" - Haaretz.com 27 June 2011
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23/06/2011EU extends sanctions against Syria
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20/06/2011Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton at the press conference after the Foreign Affairs Council
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20/06/2011Council conclusions on Syria
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16/06/2011Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton after her meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan, H.E. Mr. Nasser Judeh
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11/06/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Syria
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09/06/2011Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria, as implemented by Council Decision 2011/302/CFSP
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06/06/2011Statement by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the incidents of 5 June in the area of separation on the occupied Syrian Golan
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06/06/2011Statement by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton on the ongoing violence and necessity for credible reform in Syria
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23/05/2011EU strengthens restrictive measures against Syria
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23/05/2011Council conclusions on Syria
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09/05/2011Declaration by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the EU on restrictive measures against Syria
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09/05/2011EU imposes restrictive measures against Syria
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09/05/2011Council Decision 2011/273/CFSP of 9 May 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Syria
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29/04/2011Declaration by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union, on the unfolding situation in Syria
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23/04/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on violent repressions in Syria
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12/04/2011Council conclusions on Syria
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09/04/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the violence in Syria
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06/04/2011EU urges national dialogue in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen
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26/03/2011Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Syria
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24/03/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the continued violent crack-down of the demonstrations in Syria
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22/03/2011Declaration by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the EU on the violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in Syria
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18/03/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the crackdown of demonstrations in Syria
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15/03/2011Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the release in Syria of Mr Al Maleh and the sentencing of Mr Ali Al-Abdullah
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17/02/2011
Local EU Statement on the sentencing of the young blogger Tal Al-Mallouhi to five years in prison
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18/10/2010
Statement of EU Heads of Mission to Syria on the Martin Ennals Award presented to Mr. Muhannad al-Hassani in Geneva
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26/07/2010Declaration by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on Syria Human rights cases
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12/05/2010Five years of European Neighbourhood Policy: more trade, more aid, more people-to-people contacts
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12/05/2010Annual European Neighbourhood Policy reports for 2009
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12/03/2010HR/VP Ashton's visit to the Middle East: Background information on EU relations with the visited countries
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12/03/2010Visit of HR/VP Ashton to the Middle East (14-18 March 2010)
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16/06/2009Occupied Palestinian territory and Syria: Commission allocates €6 million for drought victims
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23/04/2009European Neighbourhood Policy Progress reports 2009
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23/04/2009EU reinforces ties with its neighbours and continues to support their reforms
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25/03/2009Ferrero-Waldner welcomes accreditation of Syrian Ambassador designate to Lebanon
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12/02/2009Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner to visit Syria, 15-16 February 2009
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24/11/2008Ferrero-Waldner meets Syrian Vice-Prime Minister Al Dardari
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21/10/2008Erasmus Mundus 2007 - Selection results
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17/10/2008Ferrero-Waldner on establishment of diplomatic relations between Lebanon & Syria
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19/09/2008EU Declaration on human rights situation in Syria
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02/07/2008EU-Mediterranean Trade
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08/05/2008Frequently asked questions about the Tempus Programme
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08/05/2008The Tempus Programme: modernising higher education in the EU's neighbouring countries
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05/05/2008More funds for vital investment in EU’s neighbourhood
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03/04/2008Progress reports on implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy
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nulldateThe President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, concludes visits to Lebanon and Syria
