EU Hosts Donor Conference to Address Syria's Reconstruction Challenges

The conference marks the first participation of Syrian government representatives as the EU seeks global support amid U.S. aid withdrawal.

The EU's ninth donor conference on Syria convenes in Brussels to mobilize international funding for reconstruction after over a decade of civil war.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Chaibani is participating, marking the first time representatives from Damascus have attended the conference.
The U.S., previously the largest donor, has suspended its aid, creating a significant funding gap for Syria's humanitarian and reconstruction needs.
Germany has pledged an additional €300 million to assist with Syria's reconstruction and support for its population and neighboring regions.
Recent violence, including the killing of 1,400 civilians in sectarian massacres, complicates Syria's transition under a new Islamist-led coalition government.