Brussels. This Sunday, the European Union urged for a transition in Venezuela that respects its sovereignty and called for calm and moderation. In a statement from the European High Representative, Kaja Kallas, it was highlighted that the EU has asserted that Nicolás Maduro does not possess the legitimacy of an elected president and has promoted a transition towards democracy in the country, led by Venezuelans and respecting their sovereignty. Furthermore, the statement emphasised that the right of the Venezuelan people to decide their future must be respected and called for calm and moderation from all involved, with the aim of avoiding escalation and ensuring a solution to the crisis. The EU’s foreign policy chief stated that the EU is in contact with the United States, as well as with regional and international partners, to support and facilitate dialogue among all parties involved, with the goal of achieving a negotiated, democratic, inclusive, and peaceful solution to the crisis, led by the Venezuelans. Additionally, she emphasised that in all situations, the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter must be respected, and underscored that members of the United Nations Security Council have a responsibility to uphold those principles, which are fundamental to international security.
