After visiting Syria, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressed a mixed outlook on the new regime under Ahmad al-Chareh, highlighting a fragile but real hope among the Syrian people. While some EU sanctions may be lifted to facilitate humanitarian aid, Barrot emphasized that no blanket approval would be granted to the new authorities. He affirmed commitment to holding the regime accountable for its actions, particularly concerning past human rights abuses under Bashar al-Assad.