Germany pledges €300 Million in aid for Syria at EU donor conference
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Germany pledged Monday €300M in aid for Syria at the EU donor conference in Brussels. This comes as Syria participates officially for the first time since Assad’s removal.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced a new €300 million aid package for Syria, ahead of the EU donor conference in Brussels.
The pledge came as EU foreign ministers convened under the leadership of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
Baerbock emphasized that more than half of the funds would directly benefit the Syrian people, providing essential support such as food, healthcare, shelter, and protective measures for vulnerable groups.
Also, Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey would receive assistance.
Reaffirming Europe’s commitment to Syria, Baerbock stressed the importance of a comprehensive political process to secure a peaceful future for the country.
“As Europeans, we stand together for the people of Syria, for a free and peaceful Syria,” she declared.
She called for the caretaker government to investigate the recent mass killings in villages along Syria’s coastal region, urging accountability for those responsible.
For the first time, Syria will have official representation at the conference, with Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani attending on behalf of the country. This marks a significant shift, as previous conferences excluded official Syrian participation.
Hosted by the European Union, the annual donor conference aims to mobilize international support for Syria’s peaceful transition.
This year’s event is particularly notable, as it is the first to be held since the removal of Bashar al-Assad from power in December 2024.
Last year’s conference successfully secured €7.5 billion in aid for Syria.