The European Commission, together with the Syrian Transitional Authorities, convened the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels to align international aid, reconstruction, and development efforts with Syria’s recovery priorities. After years of devastation under the Assad regime, the country faces immense socio-economic challenges, and the EU is using its convening power to support Syria’s path toward recovery and reconciliation. The meeting was co-chaired by Commissioner Dubravka Šuica and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, with participation from EU Member States, partner countries, the UN, and major financial institutions.
The Forum reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to a peaceful and inclusive transition, prioritizing the needs of all Syrians. Concrete steps included the establishment of a €15 million Technical Assistance Hub to strengthen Syrian institutions and improve public service delivery. The EU also pledged €14 million for the rehabilitation of Al-Rastan Hospital in Homs, part of a broader €175 million socio-economic recovery package announced in 2025, with an additional €280 million planned for 2026–2027. Both sides agreed to explore ways to boost private sector growth, improve access to finance, and foster sustainable investment and trade.
Alongside the Forum, the first EU-Syria High Level Political Dialogue was held, marking a strategic shift from crisis response to long-term partnership. Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, inclusive political transition, and socio-economic recovery. This reflects the EU’s broader vision of supporting Syria’s reintegration into the Euro-Mediterranean space and building a stable, prosperous future.
Since 2011, the EU and its Member States have provided over €41 billion in humanitarian, development, and stabilization assistance to Syrians inside the country and across the region. Following the fall of the Assad regime, the EU lifted remaining economic sanctions in 2025, paving the way for renewed engagement. For 2026–2027, the EU has allocated €620 million blending recovery programmes with humanitarian aid, while also proposing to resume the suspended EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement to restore trade preferences and support economic and social development.
