The European Union is navigating a delicate diplomatic path regarding Venezuela, as tensions rise following recent comments by EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, labeling Venezuela as a "dictatorial regime.

" This comes amid a backdrop of strained relations between Spain and Venezuela, exacerbated by Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles' similar remarks.

The EU remains firm in not recognizing Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate president due to election transparency issues but is hesitant to declare opposition leader Edmundo González as president-elect, wary of repeating past diplomatic missteps like the recognition of Juan Guaidó.

The EU, alongside Spain, advocates for a negotiated solution involving regional actors like Brazil and Colombia, aiming to maintain dialogue and avoid further diplomatic fallout.

This cautious approach reflects lessons learned from previous failed interventions and underscores the EU's commitment to a peaceful resolution.