Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, pledged maximum support for Syria's recovery after meeting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. This visit marks the first by a top EU official since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. Discussions focused on reconstruction, humanitarian issues, and the refugee situation. The EU aims to support a peaceful transition in Syria, which is recovering from years of war. The EU lifted economic sanctions against Syria in May 2025 and pledged significant aid for the country. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)