Condemning in the strongest possible terms the usurpation of the presidency in Venezuela by Nicolas Maduro, MEPs commend the democratic opposition’s resilience and the commitment of the Venezuelan people to democracy in the face of repression.

The European Parliament, who recognised Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate winner of the presidential election, says the Venezuelan regime has missed a key opportunity to respect the will of the people and ensure a transparent democratic transition of power. It lacks any democratic and political legitimacy and Parliament does not recognise the presidency by Nicolás Maduro. MEPs urge the Venezuelan regime to revoke the unjustified arrest warrant issued for Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia and call on it to publish the electoral record of the elections of 28 July 2024.

Expand sanctions to Nicolás Maduro and support the democratic opposition

MEPs welcome the recent Council decision to extend targeted sanctions to 15 additional individuals,…