Annalena Baerbock Outlines Conditions for European Support During Visit to Damascus
During her visit to Damascus, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock presented clear demands to Syria’s new leadership, emphasizing the need for inclusive governance and the importance of justice in the nation’s future. Meeting with Ahmed al-Scharaa, who recently ousted Bashar al-Assad, Baerbock rejected the notion of financial support for new Islamist structures and highlighted women’s rights as crucial. She also toured a notorious prison, asserting the necessity of addressing past atrocities to facilitate reconciliation.