On shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela
B-10-2026-0231
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Carlo Fidanza, Rihards Kols, Marlena Maląg, Alberico Gambino, Mariusz Kamiński, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Ivaylo Valchev, Aurelijus Veryga, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Alexandr Vondra, Bogdan Rzońca, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová
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This resolution addresses the shortcomings of Venezuela's Amnesty Law, which was terminated prematurely and arbitrarily, undermining reconciliation and legal certainty.¶¶¶ Parliament reaffirms support for the Venezuelan people, condemns repression by the Maduro regime, and calls for the release of political prisoners and democratic reforms.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the arbitrary and unconstitutional termination of the Amnesty Law by Venezuela's Acting President on 23 April 2026.¶
- Notes that at least 473 individuals remain arbitrarily detained and that applications were rejected without clear criteria, raising concerns about limited scope and transparency.¶
- Criticises the amnesty process for failing to ensure safe return for exiles, lacking compensation and accountability, and leaving repressive laws in place.¶
- Stresses that the premature termination risks undermining legal certainty and equality before the law, and appears symbolic rather than a genuine break with repression.¶
- Reaffirms support for the Venezuelan people and condemns repression by the Maduro regime, whose election victory has never been recognised by the EU.¶
- Calls for close monitoring of developments and consideration in decisions on relations with Venezuela, including any potential lifting of sanctions.¶
- Calls on Venezuelan transitional authorities to ensure immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including European, foreign and dual nationals.¶
- Calls for rebuilding democratic and civic space, restoring judicial independence, ending criminalisation of dissent, and enabling inclusive political transition.¶
- Calls for free and fair elections, including review of the National Electoral Council's composition, implicated in restricting opposition candidate registration.¶