The German government pledges to support Syria.. Sanctions remain an obstacle to relief and investment.

Tobias Conzel, the Director of the Middle East and North Africa Office at the German Foreign Ministry, announced that Germany will continue its support for Syria as part of its new government's priorities, emphasizing that "the stability and success of the situation in Syria align with German interests."

This came during his participation in a seminar held in Berlin on the efforts to rebuild Syria, where Conzel _as reported by Deutsche Welle_ pointed out that "the international sanctions imposed on Syria pose an obstacle to the reconstruction process, but remain a complex issue, especially with the European Union extending sanctions targeting specific individuals, as there is no desire to grant the Syrian regime and its members access to frozen funds in European banks."

The German official also called on the international community to "enhance support to enable the Syrian people to lead the transitional phase without external influences."

Oliver Muller, the President of Caritas International, also confirmed during the same seminar that "American and European sanctions on Syria have not seen any easing, making it difficult even for small companies to obtain production supplies due to the imposed restrictions."

Muller added: "Relief organizations face significant challenges in financial transfers, which have become cumbersome, costly, and time-consuming."

Muller pointed out that "German banks tightening their procedures due to fear of sanctions hinders the provision of humanitarian aid to Syrians," urging the German government to "increase financial support to improve conditions in Syria, which may encourage refugees and investors to return to contribute to the reconstruction efforts."