European Parliament urges sanctions on Venezuela to remain until verifiable democratic progress
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The European Parliament approved on Thursday, by a wide majority, a resolution urging the Council of the European Union not to lift sanctions imposed on those responsible for human rights violations in Venezuela until the country adopts “significant measures toward a peaceful transition to democracy.” The text, promoted by the European People's Party, gained 507 votes in favor, 31 against, and 35 abstentions, and was backed even by the Socialists and Democrats group despite internal divergences over the strategy toward the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez.

Small summary:

In an overwhelming vote (507 in favor, 31 against), the European Parliament approved a resolution on Thursday rejecting any attempt to ease measures against the Caracas government, demanding “irreversible” progress before lifting any sanctions.

The EU’s 3 non-negotiable conditions for lifting sanctions:

  • Unconditional release of so-called political prisoners and restoration of their civil rights.
  • Withdrawal and dismissal of all legal proceedings against the opposition.
  • Establishment of a credible timeline for elections.

Everything indicates that the EU will not normalize relations with Venezuela without a transition that places Machado at the center of political power. Given Machado’s recent trips to Europe, she spoke with European politicians demanding that sanctions against Venezuela remain in place.

  • NothingButBits@lemmygrad.ml
    12·
    25 days ago

    Establishment of a credible timeline for elections.

    I think it’s clear that the West will only consider the elections “fair” when their candidate wins.