The European Union has agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria to facilitate recovery following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. This decision, driven by a need to avert poverty and instability, comes in the wake of similar moves by the U.S. towards easing sanctions. While the EU aims to help rebuild Syria's economy, they have maintained targeted sanctions against human rights violations and potential internal repression. The decision reflects the bloc's concerns about the potential for renewed civil conflict unless the new government stabilizes the situation in Syria.