EU seeks to restore trade with Damascus in bid to ensure ‘safe’ Syrian refugee returns (euobserver.com)

• EU resumes full trade with Syria.
• Investment in Syrian reconstruction.
• Experts say safe refugee returns not imminent.

"The EU restores all trade with Syria while investing in the country's reconstruction. Experts argue that safe returns of Syrian refugees in the EU cannot happen overnight, as many have applied for citizenship, are in asylum procedures, or do not wish to return due to uncertain conditions in Syria."