Recently, I visited the new Fenix migration museum in Rotterdam. It's a fascinating space that faces the ex-HQ of the Holland America Line, from where 100s of 1000s Europeans left to North America.

A few km away, migrants, many Syrian, live on cruise ships, waiting for asylum.

Today in Brussels I asked @kajakallas.bsky.social if the EU should continue lifting sanctions on Syria despite recent killings - her answer was a strong yes.

‘We need to continue with the lifting of sanctions because if there is hope for the people, then there is also less chaos.’

🧵 France's representative in a supervision committee overseeing the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire has said the disarmament of Hezbollah in south Lebanon was making "good progress" but that documenting violations was difficult. 📸 French MoD

In a speech to ambassadors in Paris, Macron has outlined his vision for the Middle East:
-Israel must end war in Gaza
- 3rd Baghdad conference in Spring
- Support for Kurds in Syria
- Main challenge is Iran's nuclear programme at "breaking point", considering re-instating sanctions

Today, France hoisted its flag for the first time in 12 years in its embassy in Damascus. In a statement, the MOFA said its delegation met "a representative designated by transitional authorities" + unnamed representatives of civil society, various communities, the UN and the EU.

Borrell to the Europeans, i.e. France: stop undermining the ICC by not fully supporting the Netanyahu arrest warrant.