Syria

23.7.2012

Question for written answer E-007378/2012
to the Commission
Rule 117
Arlene McCarthy (S&D)

Following the rejection in the UN Security Council of a peace plan for Syria on 2 May, some Member States, including the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Germany, have expelled Syrian diplomats. On Thursday 19 July, Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution to coordinate and implement sanctions against Syria.

1. In the absence of coordinated international sanctions, what action is the Commission taking in order to encourage third countries which are still importing Syrian oil to implement similar sanctions against the Assad regime and intensify humanitarian efforts?

2. What action is the Commission taking in order to put pressure on China and Russia to take a tougher line on the situation in Syria, including the implementation of sanctions, which could bring about an end to the bloodshed?

OJ C 228 E, 07/08/2013