Josep Borrell criticised by MEPs over ‘clandestine’ diplomatic mission to Venezuela

orrell vehemently denied sending a “secret” mission to Venezuela in the run-up to the December 6 national elections, telling members it comprised two EEAS diplomats who were dispatched to the country to establish contacts with the government, opposition and civil society. However, EPP member Manfred Weber, in a letter to Borrell, said it was a “clandestine” mission which was aimed at “legitimising” the government of Nicolás Maduro. By Martin Banks. Full Text-> TheParliament

Remarks by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the EP plenary debate on the EU diplomatic mission in Venezuela in view of possible elections (Spanish)

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