The European Union is lifting some sanctions on Syria to support efforts to stabilize Damascus following the December ousting of Bashar

Some European Union sanctions against Syria are being lifted, France's foreign minister said on Monday, as part of a broader EU move to help stabilise Damascus after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in December.

The European Union may soon suspend sanctions against Syria. In particular, it concerns energy and transportation, Reuters reports. According to the three diplomats and a document seen by Reuters, the European Union has not yet agreed on whether to ease restrictions on financial transactions with regard to Syria.