The European Union is easing energy, transport and banking sanctions against Syria. It hopes to breathe life into Syria's economy and encourage its new leaders to work toward a peaceful future.

Sharaa’s interim government has been trying to court the international community to encourage investment and ease sanctions to allow Syria’s economy to recover.

By bna Cairo bureau The European Union has suspended key economic sanctions against Syria, including restrictions on energy, transport and banking sectors, KUNA reported on February 24. The decision,

On Monday, the Council decided to maintain lists linked to the Al-Assad regime, but approved the lifting of wide-ranging sanctions on key industries such as the energy, transport and financial sectors.