EU sees no peace with Syria Assad

luxembourg - With President Bashar al-Assad at the helm, there can be no peace agreement are holding out in Syria. EU foreign ministers made it clear Monday in Luxembourg, where they agreed their strategy for the war-torn country.

For the United States, expelling Assad no longer the main objective, revealed last week. Among others Minister Bert Koenders said, however, no future to see Assad. 'It will prove very difficult. 'Koenders called it unacceptable that humanitarian organizations hardly access.

Tuesday and Wednesday will be held a major conference on Syria in Brussels. That is called upon to take humanitarian aid to date. Also, a plan is drawn up for the period after the conflict. EU countries only see a political solution. They support led peace talks in Geneva by the UN.

'We have to be really ready when the conflict ends,' said EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. Europe can not afford to rebuild without clear how to proceed when the conflict is over, 'he said.