The fall of the Syrian regime marks a critical opportunity to transition from decades of oppression and war to a future based on justice, accountability and democracy. It is also an opportunity for EU member states to articulate a clear strategy in support of the aspirations expressed by many Syrian people, civil society groups and victims/survivors’ groups. In this regard, a group of 22 Syrian civil society organisations, including Dar Justice, issued a joint set of recommendations related to six key issues: justice and accountability; transitional justice, the political transition, refugees and asylum seekers, reconstruction and sanctions.