EU Pledges €2.5 Billion for Syria as Transitional Government Faces Scrutiny

The international Syria conference highlights aid commitments and ongoing concerns over violence against minorities and governance challenges.

The EU has committed €2.5 billion in aid for Syria in 2025-2026, with Germany contributing an additional €300 million for humanitarian efforts and reconstruction.
Recent mass killings targeting Alawite civilians, with over 1,000 deaths reported, have raised alarm about minority protections under the transitional government.
The Syrian transitional government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, has pledged to investigate the violence and integrate Kurdish forces into the national administration.
The EU has partially lifted sanctions on Syria to support economic recovery and aid distribution but continues to monitor the government's actions closely.
Over 16 million Syrians remain dependent on humanitarian aid, with international donors emphasizing the need for inclusive governance to ensure long-term stability.