The European Union is not currently engaging with the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) but is open to reassessing its stance as the situation in Syria evolves. HTS, which played a key role in the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, has faced accusations of human rights abuses and is blacklisted by the UN. The EU is considering its policy on Syria, particularly regarding the return of Syrian refugees, with some countries like Germany and Austria pausing asylum applications. The situation remains uncertain, with calls for a cautious approach to refugee returns.