If the ceasefire signed last week between Turkey and Russia continues to hold, it is a real chance to stop the bloodshed in Idlib that has already forced thousands of Syrians to flee their homes.
It could also be an opportunity for the EU to step up its involvement in reaching a robust political solution to the Syrian conflict.
But this will not change the situation for the Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting memberGet EU news that matters
Louisa Waugh is senior conflict policy adviser at Saferworld where Bilal Sukkar is programme coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa programme.
Louisa Waugh is senior conflict policy adviser at Saferworld where Bilal Sukkar is programme coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa programme.