Source: European Parliament
As outlined in the reply to Written Question E-000468/2020, under Article 29 TEU, Member States must ensure that their national policies conform to the Union positions; this includes the provisions in Council decisions concerning restrictive measures under the common foreign and security policy (CFSP).
It is the responsibility of each Member State concerned to ensure that these measures are properly applied in any given case.
The Foreign Affairs Council has discussed the situation in Venezuela at several of its meetings, most recently on 14 October 2024. It will continue to do so as appropriate.
Last updated: 26 February 2025