Council of the European Union conclusions on Syria


Council of the European Union conclusions on Syria

3091st FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting

Brussels, 23 May 2011


"8. On the 9th of May the EU decided to impose restrictive measures against Syria and persons responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population with a view to achieving a fundamental change of policy by the Syrian leadership without delay. The Council has decided to further strengthen these restrictive measures by designating additional persons, including at the highest level of leadership. The EU is determined to take further measures without delay should the Syrian leadership choose not to change swiftly its current path"

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