On 25 June 2026, High Representative Kaja Kallas and Commissioners Jozef Síkela and Hadja Lahbib issued a joint statement expressing the European Union's condolences to the victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela. The statement conveys solidarity with the Venezuelan people and all those involved in rescue and relief operations, noting that the earthquakes compound existing significant humanitarian needs in the country. The EU is in contact with authorities and stands ready to support emergency response efforts, including through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism upon request. The Copernicus satellite system has been activated in emergency mapping mode to aid the response. The EU is working with partners to assess urgent humanitarian needs as more information becomes available. The statement does not announce specific funding or concrete measures beyond the activation of Copernicus and the offer of Civil Protection Mechanism assistance, which is a standard procedure in such disasters. The EU's response remains conditional on a request from Venezuelan authorities. The statement is a diplomatic expression of solidarity rather than a detailed policy plan, reflecting the EU's limited operational role in Venezuela given the country's political situation.
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