Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2519(RSP)
Situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 23 January 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 23 January 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
23 January 2025 · decision 5
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025
Adopted 374 for · 53 against · 163 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro took power on 10 January 2025, which it calls a usurpation of the presidency.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a new paragraph expressing concern about the detention of an Italian humanitarian worker in Venezuela. The other changes are formal and wording: a decimal separator is corrected and a title is removed.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 23 Jan 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns Nicolás Maduro's usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025 and does not recognise him as legitimate. It reiterates that Edmundo González Urrutia won the 28 July 2024 election and should have been sworn in.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Jan 2025
Tabled for plenary· 20 Jan 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0068/2025
AI summary:This resolution concerns the situation in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was sworn in as president on 10 January 2025, which Parliament calls a coup d'état. It acknowledges Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate president and condemns repression and human rights violations.
Tabled for plenary· 20 Jan 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0064/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns Nicolás Maduro's usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025 and declares his regime illegitimate.
Tabled for plenary· 20 Jan 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0071/2025
AI summary:Parliament rejects the legitimacy of the 28 July 2024 election results and Nicolás Maduro's takeover of the presidency on 10 January 2025, and calls for respect for the will of the Venezuelan people.
Tabled for plenary· 20 Jan 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0080/2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on Venezuela after the 10 January 2025 inauguration: it recognises Edmundo González Urrutia as legitimate president, rejects Nicolás Maduro, and calls for his release of detainees and international recognition.
Tabled for plenary· 20 Jan 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0083/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns Nicolás Maduro's assumption of a new term without credible election evidence and calls for a peaceful democratic transition recognizing Edmundo González Urrutia as president.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
23 January 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 23 Jan 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0064/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0068/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0071/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0080/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0083/2025Adopted text TA10-0007/2025
21 January 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
21 January 2025
7 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2519(RSP)