Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the situation in Venezuela

EU Ministers discussed the deepening political, economic and social crisis in Venezuela on 15 October at the Foreign Affairs Council. The crisis has taken a devastating toll on the people of Venezuela and negatively impacted the stability of the wider region. The EU recalls and reaffirms its position as set out in the Council Conclusions of May 2018 which called on the Venezuelan Government to take the necessary steps to reinstate democracy, the rule of law and human rights; to restore the full constitutional powers of the national assembly; release all political prisoners, and respect and promote fundamental freedoms. The holding of free, credible and transparent elections in full respect of the Constitution remains crucial. More…