Syrian stability depends on ceasefire respect and strict conditions on international support
Following the adoption of a European Parliament resolution negotiated by Renew Europe MEP Nathalie Loiseau, Renew Europe expresses its deep concern regarding recent violent events in North East Syria. Those events take place after other violences committed elsewhere in Syria, risking to undermine prospects for lasting stability and inclusive political transition.
Furthermore, violence targeted against Kurdish fighters and civilians strikes strong and long-lasting partners of the Global Coalition against Daesh. North East Syria has paid a heavy price in the recent past because of the atrocities committed by Daesh. It was thanks to the bravery of its inhabitants, and in particular Kurdish fighters, that the Global Coalition was able to defeat Daesh.
Recent episodes of violence only complicate the fight against a resurgence of jihadist terrorism in Syria, putting the country, the region and Europe at risk.
Renew Europe welcomes the ceasefire and the agreement reached on January 30 between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian transition government. We call on all parties to fully respect the agreement.
MEP Nathalie Loiseau (Horizons, France) stated:
“North-East Syria is not a distant crisis. What is at stake is Europe’s security, values and credibility. We welcome the recent agreement, notably the ceasefire and the recognition of Kurdish rights, but to be clear: Europe’s €620 million support is not a blank cheque. It is conditional, reversible and should be tied to the respect of human rights and of the terms of the recent agreement.”
Nathalie LoiseauRenew Europe MEP, France, Horizons
Renew Europe firmly expresses particular concern for the humanitarian crisis in north-eastern Syria, where predominantly Kurdish areas face disrupted essential services and mass displacement.
The EU must maintain its role as a leading humanitarian donor while ensuring that any development assistance, reconstruction support, or sanctions relief remains strictly conditional on tangible progress in civilian protection, respect for ceasefires, human rights, and minority protection.