The conference will take stock of the developing situation in Syria following the collapse of Assad’s regime and the impact of the new leadership in Damascus on the Syrian society and on EU-Syria relations.
We will bring together representatives from UNHCR, from The International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism investigating Serious Crimes in Syria, as well as Syrian journalists, activists, specialists on Syria and a representative of the White Helmets.
*Interpretation available in English, French, Arabic.
**Webstreaming link will be provided soon
Join us in the European Parliament
PROGRAM
10h30 Introduction by Nathalie LOISEAU, EP Standing Rapporteur on Syria
10h40-11h40 Panel 1 (including Q&A) – "A new Syria": the impact of the Assad regime's collapse and of the new leadership in Damascus on all components of Syrian society, on the region and on EU-Syria diplomatic relations
Moderation : Nathalie Loiseau
- Firas Kontar, Syrian lawyer and activist living in France
- Wassim Nasr, Journalist (France24) specialised on Syria
- Hugo Micheron, scholar specialised on Syria
- Mgr Pascal Gollnish, Director of L’Œuvre d'Orient
- Abdulkarim Sabri Omar Representative to the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North & East Syria in Europe
11h50-12h50 Panel 2 (including Q&A) The humanitarian situation in Syria and the EU's role in post-conflict reconstruction (sanctions, impunity, refugee returns)
Moderation : Barry Andrews
- Raed Al-Saleh, General Manager of the White Helmets
- Yasmine Rockenfeller, UNHCR Chief of European Institutions Section
- Representative from the International, Impartial and Independent, and Independent Mechanism investigating serious crimes
12h50 Conclusion by Barry Andrews, DEVE Chair