Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2569(RSP)
The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 12 March 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 12 March 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
12 March 2025 · decision 7
Foreign affairs, Resolution
The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria
Adopted 462 for · 76 against · 106 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text calls on the EU to increase aid, support reconstruction in key sectors, and cooperate with Syria's interim authorities.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a call to support the agreement with the SDF for Kurdish recognition. Broadens the call for respecting territorial integrity from Türkiye and Israel to all neighbouring countries. Adds 'caretaker' to descriptions of Syrian authorities in two places. Adds deploring of killings of Christians in the context of violence. Other changes are formal: decimal separators, punctuation, and spelling corrections.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 12 Mar 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on EU support for a just transition and reconstruction in Syria praises the Syrian people's overthrow of the Assad regime and calls for a Syrian-led, inclusive political transition.
Tabled for plenary· 11 Mar 2025
Tabled for plenary· 7 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0162/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the situation in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime, covering political transition, human rights, sanctions, humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and refugee protection.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0164/2025
AI summary:Parliament calls for EU support for Syria's reconstruction and a just, peaceful and inclusive political transition after the fall of the Assad regime.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0157/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses EU support for Syria's transition and reconstruction after the fall of Assad. It calls for an inclusive, democratic transition, accountability for crimes, and EU aid for rebuilding, migration, and regional stability.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0155/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses EU support for a just transition and reconstruction in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. It calls for facilitating the return of Syrian migrants and refugees, prioritizing financial aid for return and reintegration, and urging the new Syrian Government to protect minorities.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses EU support for a just transition and reconstruction in Syria, covering justice, governance, humanitarian aid, sanctions, and regional stability.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the need for EU support for a just transition and reconstruction in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. It calls for an inclusive, democratic transition, accountability for war crimes, and the easing of sanctions to enable economic recovery.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0167/2025
AI summary:The resolution welcomes the stabilisation of Syria and stresses that the return of Syrian refugees from the EU is essential for reconstruction. It calls on EU institutions and Member States to support immediate repatriation and rejects EU funding for Syria's reconstruction.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0154/2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on Syria welcomes the fall of Assad, calls for an immediate ceasefire, and urges the EU to support a just transition and reconstruction.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
12 March 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 12 Mar 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0154/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0155/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0157/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0162/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0164/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0167/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2025Adopted text TA10-0035/2025
11 March 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
11 March 2025
39 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendment 1Amendments 2–11Amendments 14–20Amendments 21–30Amendments 31–33Amendments 34–39Amendments 40–41
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2569(RSP)