The mission’s mandate is to observe all aspects of the electoral process and assess the extent to which the elections comply with international and regional commitments for elections, as well as with the laws of Liberia.

The EOM is independent in its findings from the EU Delegation to Liberia, EU member states, and all EU institutions.

The European Union Election Observation Mission is led by Chief Observer, Andreas Schieder, a Member of the European Parliament from Austria. In total, the mission will comprise around 100 observers from 27 EU Member States, Canada and Norway.

A Core Team of 10 analysts arrived in Monrovia on 27 August. The Core Team assesses all aspects and stages of the electoral process, including political, electoral, and legal issues, and is supported by logistical and security experts.

20 Long-Term Observers will be deployed across Liberia on 9 September to cover all counties. They observe the electoral process in their areas and report back to the Core Team in Monrovia.

Before Election Day, the mission is also joined by 40 Short-Term Observers from different EU Member States.

On Election Day 7 members of the EU Parliament and around 20 Diplomats accredited in Liberia will join the mission. They observe voting, counting and the tabulation of results.