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Emmanuel Macron makes historic visit to Syria following Assad's ousting

6 Temmuz 2026DW

French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Syria on Monday evening, marking the first visit by an EU leader since the fall of Bashar Assad. This visit comes 18 months after Assad's unexpected ousting and the emergence of Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former militant who has now assumed the presidency.
The visit signifies a potential shift in diplomatic relations in the region.
The political landscape in Syria has changed significantly since the fall of Assad, with new leadership emerging and ongoing tensions in the region. Macron's visit could be seen as an attempt to establish France as a key player in the evolving situation in Syria and to address humanitarian and security concerns.
Macron's visit to Syria could indicate a recalibration of France's foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly in relation to the ongoing power dynamics following Assad's fall. It raises questions about the EU's approach to engaging with new leadership in Syria and the implications for stability in the region.

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