Protection of Religious Minorities in Syria

by name voted on 10.07.2025

Summary

The European Parliament calls for urgent protection of religious minorities in Syria following a deadly terrorist attack on the Mar Elias Church.

10 10.07.2025

Resolution

government

human rights

public safety

social policy

international relations

Key points

Strong condemnation of the terrorist attack on the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus.
Heightened concern regarding the safety of Christian, Alawite, Druze, and Yazidi communities during the current political transition.
Urgent call for independent investigations into sectarian violence and the prosecution of those responsible for human rights violations.
Emphasis on making EU financial aid and the lifting of sanctions conditional on improvements in religious freedom and inclusive governance.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

22 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Geadis GEADI

ECR

1:13 min

19.3. Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus

Javi LÓPEZ

S&D

0:09 min

19.3. Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus

Documents (PDFs)

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