Spokesperson's statement on the situation in Venezuela

The European Union expects authorities and political actors to refrain from initiatives that will further polarise the country and increase confrontation, to respect the Constitution and its democratic principles, rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms. Common ground to work towards a peaceful way out of the crisis can be found only through dialogue, political will and courage. The country has urgent social, economic, political and security-related challenges and the Venezuelan people deserve to see an end to the current political conflict. More…