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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2519(RSP))

On the situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025

B-10-2025-0080

on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Helmut Brandstätter, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Valérie Devaux, Karin Karlsbro, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Urmas Paet, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Ana Vasconcelos, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar

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Parliament's resolution on Venezuela after the 10 January 2025 inauguration: it recognises Edmundo González Urrutia as legitimate president, rejects Nicolás Maduro, and calls for his release of detainees and international recognition. It demands an end to repression and human rights violations, urges ICC investigations, welcomes EU sanctions and humanitarian aid, and calls for diplomatic efforts and compliance with international law.

Key points

  1. Recognises Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate President of Venezuela, based on electoral records showing his victory.
  2. Rejects Nicolás Maduro as President due to lack of democratic legitimacy and electoral integrity.
  3. Calls on the international community to recognise González Urrutia and pursue diplomatic efforts for dialogue among Venezuelan political forces.
  4. Calls for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained persons, including foreign and EU nationals, and an end to repression and human rights violations.
  5. Urges the International Criminal Court to include ongoing violations in its investigations into crimes against humanity.
  6. Welcomes the return of the UN OHCHR to Caracas and urges constructive engagement with UN mechanisms.
  7. Deplores the reduction of EU diplomatic staff in Caracas and urges its reversal.
  8. Calls on Venezuelan authorities to comply with international law, including the Vienna Conventions.
  9. Welcomes EU sanctions and calls for extending them to officials responsible for human rights violations.
  10. Welcomes EU commitment to address humanitarian needs of Venezuelans.

Who is affected

  • Venezuelan authorities and regime: must release detainees, end repression, and comply with international law.
  • EU institutions and member states: called to extend sanctions and support humanitarian aid.
  • International community: urged to recognise González Urrutia and support democratic transition.
  • Detained individuals, including EU citizens: their release is demanded.

Figures and deadlines

  • 51.2% of the vote for Nicolás Maduro, 44.2% for Edmundo González Urrutia, as proclaimed by the National Electoral Council.
  • Opposition-collected records from over 80% of polling stations show 67% for González and 30% for Maduro.
  • More than 2,500 citizens, including minors, have been arrested.
  • EU committed almost EUR 75 million in 2024 for humanitarian aid.