Politico: Hungary Blocks EU Joint Statement Regarding Elections In Venezuela

Protests are raging in Venezuela for a fourth day.

The EU has failed to issue a single statement on behalf of all member states on the results of the elections in Venezuela, as Hungary vetoed it.

This became known to Politico from its own sources, writes ‘European Truth’.

Venezuela's ruler Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of the presidential ‘election’ on July 28. The government-controlled electoral body announced that Maduro won with the support of about 51% of the popular vote. The opposition claimed the election was rigged and their candidate won.

EU countries wanted to issue a joint statement on Monday to express concern over the election results but were prevented by Budapest's stance, two officials familiar with the discussions told the publication.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell issued a statement on his own behalf saying that ‘credible reports from domestic and international observers indicate that the elections were marred by numerous shortcomings and irregularities.’

Realising that Hungary was likely to remain unyielding, Borrell issued a second statement on his own behalf on Tuesday, rather than seeking support from the 27 EU member states.

‘The data that the (Venezuelan) opposition has made available to the public shows radically different results from those announced by the country's authorities,’ Borrell said in the second statement.

‘Until the voting protocols are made public and verified, the election results already announced cannot be recognised,’ the statement said.

Hungary's veto highlights a fundamental flaw in EU foreign policy, under which decisions - including potential future sanctions against Venezuela - must be unanimously agreed among the 27 member states. Some countries, such as Germany, favour making foreign policy decisions by qualified majority.

The United States also has ‘serious concerns’ about the veracity of the Venezuelan electoral commission's announcement that Nicolas Maduro won the presidential election.

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