EU launches election observation mission ahead of polls

Aug 02, 2025 News

Some members of the EU EOM Core Team (From left) – Marek Mračka (Press Officer); Inta Lase (Social Media Analyst); Kai Schaefer (Electoral Analyst); Beatrix Boonekamp (Political and Campaign Finance Analyst); Vania Anguelova (Deputy Chief Observer); Robert Biedroń (Chief Observer); Colm Fahy (Legal Analyst); Veronica Laputska (Media Analyst)

Kaieteur News – The European Union (EU) on Friday officially launched its Election Observation Mission (EOM) ahead of September 1, general and regional elections.

The mission will monitor the electoral process and ensure transparency and credibility throughout. Some 50 observers will be deployed across the country on election day, the union noted, adding that it will also monitor campaign activities, including political rallies and social media platforms used by contesting parties.

The mission is led by chief observer Robert Biedroń, a member of the European Parliament from Poland.

The union in a statement, said the launch began with the arrival of eight core team experts on July 23, 2025.

These experts specialise in various fields including electoral, legal, political, and media analysis. “By deploying this second full-scale EU election observation mission to Guyana, we reaffirm the EU’s strong partnership with the country and our support for a transparent and credible electoral process,” Biedroń stated. He expressed appreciation to the government of Guyana for inviting the EU to observe the elections. “Elections are more than ballots — they are the foundation of democracy. This is why we are here, with a strong team of observers, to assess the process with professionalism and impartiality,” he added.

The EU EOM will monitor all phases of the electoral process, such as the performance of the election administration, the legal and institutional framework, the conduct of the campaign, media coverage (including digital and social media), and the role of civil society. The mission will assess whether the elections comply with Guyana’s domestic laws and with international and regional standards for democratic elections.

On August 6, the mission will deploy 14 long-term observers across all ten regions of the country. These observers will monitor electoral preparations, the political climate, and campaigning activities, and will report their findings back to the core team in Georgetown. “Their observations will contribute to the missions’ impartial and inform assessment of the electoral process,” he said.

On September 1, an additional 20 short-term observers will be deployed to monitor voting and the tabulation process.

“As international election observers, we care only about the integrity of the process, not about any particular party or candidate. Our mission is fully independent and impartial. All observers follow a strict code of conduct in line with the declaration of principles for international election observation. We aim to contribute to transparency, public confidence, and peaceful participation during this important electoral process,” Biedron explained.

Two days after the election, the mission will release a preliminary statement. A comprehensive final report, including recommendations for future electoral reforms, will be compiled and published two months after the conclusion of the process.

“The EU Election Observation Mission operates in full independence from the EU delegation in Guyana, EU member states, and other EU institutions,” the union assured.

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