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Previous attempt by cabinet to force through budget resulted in prime minister’s resignation

Cars, pharmaceutical products and food are among top European exports

Minister’s trip to Brussels stopped under guidance of Israel’s National Security Council

Suspended measures to include air, shipping, banking and energy if Damascus meets required reforms

Legal texts that would enable a suspension are yet to be written but could focus on economic sanctions

Lebanon‘s ’favourable conditions’ include supporting the new president and the army

Syria’s period of transition comes with security risks for western countries

French leader's trip comes as Lebanon is going through a 'historic moment’, his office says

EU efforts widely hailed as important but full co-ordination must wait for Washington’s new rulers

David Lammy hopes for positive direction from Turkey amid efforts to end fighting with Kurds in the Syrian north-east

Europe considers lifting sanctions and measures hindering humanitarian aid

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is increasing efforts to supply food to Damascus and enhance diplomatic ties

New constitution and economic recovery for Syria also on agenda at European leaders' gathering in Rome

Peace in the Middle East is possible but requires Europe to engage with 'good faith Arab partners', says French President

Despite many leaders facing worldwide political turbulence there is room for hope for the future