The European Union (EU) respects Venezuela's sovereignty and supports the peaceful transition to democracy, which is supported by 26 EU member states (except Hungary). Regarding the US action in Caracas, the EU shares the fight against organized crime, but supports softer measures. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission of the EU, Kaja Kallas, wrote about this on X.

Kallas, on behalf of the EU, called on all parties to maintain calm and restraint in order “to avoid escalation and to ensure a peaceful solution of the crisis.”

"The EU recalls that, under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be upheld. Members of the United Nations Security Council have a particular responsibility to uphold those principles, as a pillar of the international security architecture," the EU official added.

The EU does not support the legitimacy of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was arrested by the US. At the same time, Kallas stressed that the EU shares the priority of combating international organized crime and drug trafficking, which pose a significant threat to global security.

However, the EU's position is that these challenges must be addressed through continued cooperation, in full respect of international law and the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Separately, the EU foreign policy chief noted the right of the Venezuelan people to choose their future.

"The right of the Venezuelan people to determine their future must be respected," Kallas stressed.