EU Election Observation Mission team arrives in Guyana ahead of Sept. 1 polls

The European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Guyana in response to an official invitation from the government, ahead of the country’s General and Regional elections scheduled for September 1, 2025.

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The mission, led by Chief Observer Robert Biedroń, a Member of the European Parliament from Poland, began its work with the arrival of eight core team experts in Georgetown on July 23.

“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. I would also like to thank the Government of Guyana for inviting the European Union to observe these important elections,” said Chief Observer Robert Biedroń. “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.”

The EU EOM will monitor all aspects of the electoral process, including the election administration, legal framework, campaign activities, civil society involvement, and media coverage—both traditional and digital. The mission will assess Guyana’s adherence to domestic laws as well as regional and international standards for democratic elections.

“As international election observers, we care only about the integrity of the process, not about any particular party or candidate,” stressed Chief Observer Biedroń. “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.”

Following the election, the EU EOM will issue a preliminary statement and hold a press conference in Georgetown two days after the vote. A comprehensive final report, including recommendations for potential electoral reform, will be released approximately two months after the process concludes.

The mission is operating independently of the EU Delegation in Guyana, EU Member States, and other EU institutions.

 

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