High Representative/Vice President of the European Commission (HR/VP) Kaja Kallas has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the mid-term elections in the Republic of the Philippines on 12 May 2025.

Following an invitation by the Philippines’ Commission on Elections, this will be the first deployment of an EOM in the country, marking a step toward stronger EU-Philippines relations.

HR/VP Kallas has appointed Marta Temido, Member of the European Parliament, as Chief Observer.

Ahead of the deployment, Chief Observer, Marta Temido, said: “It will be a privilege to lead the 2025 EU Election Observation Mission to the Philippines. I look forward to meeting and engaging with representatives of State institutions, political parties, candidates, civil society, and other electoral stakeholders in the Philippines.”

Background

The EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) will provide a comprehensive, independent, and impartial assessment of the electoral process based on international and regional standards for democratic elections.

The EU EOM´s mandate is to assess the electoral process in line with the Philippines’ national legal framework, as well as with the international and regional standards that the country has signed up to regarding democratic elections.

The mission will issue a preliminary statement and hold a press conference after the elections. A final report, including recommendations for future electoral processes, will be presented and shared with stakeholders after the finalisation of the entire electoral process.