EU heads of state comprise the European Council (EC), Donald Tusk its current president since December 2014.
Political and military developments in Syria were discussed at the EC’s October 15 meeting, among other pressing issues, EU leaders ignoring Obama’s war, saying in a statement issued:
“The Assad regime bears the greatest responsibility for the 250,000 deaths of the conflict and the millions of displaced people.”
“The EU is fully engaged in finding a political solution to the conflict in close cooperation with the UN and the countries of the region and calls on all parties involved to work to that effect.”
“There cannot be a lasting peace in Syria under the present leadership and until the legitimate grievances and aspirations of all components of Syrian society are addressed. The European Council expressed its concern about the Russian attacks on the Syrian opposition and civilians and the risk of further military escalation.”
President Francois Hollande expressed support for EU anti-Assad policy.