DISINFO: EU wants a divided, starved, and weak Syria
SUMMARY
The European Union does not deviate from the general American policy [in Syria]. This perspective can be summarised by the geographical division ... which means, at the minimum level, sectarianism and targeting the Syrian national unity, which results in an ethnic and sectarian division of a single population, even if it remains within the borders of an ostensibly unified state. In the eyes of the West, Syria will only be good when it is weak, starved, or divided.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the Syrian war and belligerent intentions of the West against Syria.
No evidence is given to support this unfounded theory, which can also be considered as a recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about Syria and the nature of EU vision and policy toward this country.
To set things straight, the US is an important ally to the EU but the EU policy is not determined by the US, as explained by the EU High Representative. That is a habitual message to undermining the image of the EU and portraying Europe as a vassal of the USA.
On 3 April 2017, the EU council endorsed a strategy that sets out how the EU can help to rebuild a peaceful and stable Syrian nation and a pluralistic, tolerant civil society in Syria that could help to terminate the conflict that began in 2011, confirming on the 10 years of the conflict its renewal of it’s the commitment to the unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity of the Syrian State.
What the EU is currently seeking is free and fair elections in Syria in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and under supervision of the UN, to the satisfaction of the governance and to the highest international standards of transparency and accountability, with all Syrians, including members of the diaspora, eligible to participate.
See earlier disinformation cases in our database alleging that EU is directed by Washington; or that EU supports terrorists and not the sovereignty of Syria; or that Western sanctions prevent the return of Syrian refugees; that the European Council wants to starve the Syrian people; or that Europe calls for a separatist project in northeastern Syria; or that the US wants to divide Syria.
This article contained another claim that the EU wants to disqualify the Syrian people.