EU Does Not Recognize Venezuela’s Interim President

The European Union does not recognize Venezuela’s interim president, citing lack of legitimacy, while pledging targeted engagement to protect European interests in the country.

The European Union does not recognize interim President Delcy Rodríguez, citing a lack of transparency and democratic legitimacy in her election process.

The European Commission spokesperson, Anita Hipper, said on Tuesday that Rodríguez assumed her role following an election process that ignored the Venezuelan people’s democratic will.