Greece blocks EU sanctions against Maduro

Through an announcement, the 28 countries of the European Union do not recognize the Constitutional National Assembly that came out of last Sunday's election, but "does not impose sanctions because the Greek government has put up resistance",  community sources point out.

Foreign Policy spokeswoman Federica Montesini said that the EU " Deeply regrets the decision by the Venezuelan authorities to continue with the creation of the Constitutional National Assembly that has aggravated the crisis "and runs the risk of abolishing other democratic institutions such as the House and stressing that the European Union does not recognize Maduro's Constituent National Assembly.

The veto of Greece in the EU
The Greek government has categorically refused to impose sanctions on Venezuela. That is why the EU's decision ultimately does not provide for sanctions. "The European Union must create the foundation to play a more effective role in the future as a mediator in the Venezuelan crisis," the Greek government said, arguing that "any sanctions could have the exact opposite effect".

The Portuguese government also opposes sanctions have arguing that "it is preferable to use diplomatic channesl".

The EU Does not recognize Maduro's Editorial Assembly
However, in the EU Communication The European Union is "ready to be tougher if democratic institutions are violated and Venezuela's Constitution is not respected."

"The European Union and its states can not recognize the Constitutional National Assembly, as they are concerned about its representativeness and legitimacy, and call on the government of President Nicolas Maduro to take urgent measures to change the data," he says Including the EU's announcement.

Europarliament President Antonio Tayanyi has proposed that sanctions be imposed on Venezuela and that Maduro and other government officials should not be allowed to enter the territory of the European Union. His proposal, however, stumbled upon the governments of Greece and Portugal. The Greek government proves to be a valuable ally of Nicholas Maduro, who is internationally isolated.