“Feminist foreign policy” in action: German Foreign Minister Baerbock meets al-Qaeda terrorists in Syria
When Green foreign minister Annalena Baerbock presented her “Guidelines for a Feminist Foreign Policy” in March 2023, we wrote that this project, as absurd as it is reactionary, was “ultimately about enforcing geostrategic and economic interests.
German foreign minister rejects ‘handshake scandal’ claims over meeting with new Syrian leader
Germany’s foreign minister has pushed back at claims of a “handshake scandal” after Syria’s de facto leader failed to shake her hand at a meeting in Damascus.
French top diplomat 'would have preferred' if Syrian leader shook German counterpart's hand
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Sunday said he would have preferred if Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa had shaken the hand of his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock on their visit to Syria last week,
Germany Calls For Cool Heads Over Syria Handshake Snub
Berlin on Monday advocated a pragmatic approach to Syria's transitional government after the new leader in Damascus declined to shake the hand of visiting German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s new leaders and called for an inclusive transition of power, in the first visit by European Union ministers to Syria since the Assad regime fell in December.
French and German Foreign Ministers call for 'an inclusive Syria'
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock emerged from talks with Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, stressing their hopes that he will construct a more inclusive society than previous ruler Bashar-al Assad.
U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government
WASHINGTON—The Biden administration said Monday it is easing restrictions on humanitarian aid for Syria for six months, a ...
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Germany's Greens launch election campaign with swipes at rivals
Germany's Green Party kicked off its election campaign on Monday with sharp criticism of its rivals. "Friedrich Merz is ...
Calls for 'Political New Beginning' With Post-Assad Syria
The visit by European ministers symbolizes a significant shift in international diplomacy following years of strained ...
Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties
Syria’s new foreign minister has met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Sunday.
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Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria
The European Union will closely watch the political process developing in Syria and stand by the country if it moves toward a ...
European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, ...
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Syria after Assad: Paris and Berlin have no ethical lessons to offer Damascus
Nor does Paris have any ethical lessons to offer Syria, given its horrific record in former colonies, from Algeria to Senegal ...
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Syrians “hide” Baerbock in official photos
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was in Syria on behalf of the EU to talk to the new leadership about restarting ...