European Union foreign policy chief condemns Venezuela's expulsion of Germany's ambassador

The European Union foreign policy chief condemned Venezuela's expulsion of Germany's ambassador to Caracas on Thursday, saying it hampered efforts to find a political solution to the crisis there.

"The European Union firmly condemns the fact that the German Ambassador in Caracas is pressed to leave the country," Federica Mogherini was quoted as saying in a statement. "Measures that hamper the diplomatic work only contribute to escalate tensions and undermine a political way out of the crisis."