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The plenary of the European Parliament has adopted a resolution in which, among other things, the governments of the Member States are asked not to withdraw sanctions against the Venezuelan regime because there are still political prisoners despite the announced amnesty and no elections have been called, as called for by the international community. The imposition or withdrawal of sanctions is a prerogative of the Council, that is, of the nation…
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday urging the European Council not to lift “no sanctions imposed on those responsible for human rights violations” in Venezuela until “significant measures” are taken towards a democratic transition. The text, which is not binding, was voted on two days after Spain formally invited Delcy Rodríguez to the Ibero-American Summit to be held in Madrid in November. An appointment to which the Presi…
European and Spanish Socialists voted in favour of the resolution claiming that Amnesty Law is "insufficient" and that the text appeals to respect international law. More information: Albares invites Delcy Rodríguez to Madrid to represent Venezuela at the Ibero-American Summit in November
Parliament Calls for Continued Sanctions Against Venezuela if There Is No Progress Towards Democracy
On Thursday, the European Parliament urged the Council of the European Union (European governments) not to lift any of the sanctions it imposes on those responsible for human rights violations in Venezuela until the country takes 'significant steps towards a peaceful transition to democracy'. In a resolution that went forward by 507 votes to 31, with 35 abstentions, MEPs pointed out that these measures should include the unconditional release of…
European Parliament urges sanctions on Venezuela to remain until verifiable democratic progress
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
"We voted in favour of the text because as a whole we consider it positive and have achieved important improvements on the initial proposal", explain sources of the PSOE, whose position contradicts what the Spanish government defends.
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