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Election observation missions (EUEOMs)

Election observation missions (EUEOMs)

Election observation is a vital EU activity aiming to promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law worldwide. It contributes to strengthening democratic institutions, building public confidence in electoral processes, helping to deter fraud, intimidation and violence. It also reinforces other key EU foreign policy objectives, in particular peace-building.

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European Observers release their final report and make 29 recommendations for reforms to improve future elections in Sierra Leone

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) in Sierra Leone today issued its Final Report on the 7 and 31 March Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Council elections.

Wednesday, 13 June, 2018 - 18:39
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EU EOM Sierra Leone 2018 Final Report, 13 June 2018

Chief Observer Jean Lambert releases the EU EOM's final report.

Wednesday, 13 June, 2018 - 17:09
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EU presents final Election Follow Up Mission Report to Uganda authorities

On April 25, 2018, the Head of the Political Press and Information Section at the European Union Delegation to Uganda presented on behalf of the European Union to Ugandan Authorities, the Final Report of the EU Election Follow Up Mission (EFM) to Uganda's 2016 General Election.

Friday, 27 April, 2018 - 13:38
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Press Conference Final Report EUEOM Liberia 2017
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Final Report of EU EOM Liberia 2017 offers 23 recommendations for improvements to election processes

Announcing the release of the Final Report the EUEOM Liberia 2017 Chief Observer Maria Arena, Member of the European Parliament from Belgium, noted: “The elections in Liberia marked a defining moment in the strengthening of Liberia’s democratic institutions.”
The Final Report, which offers 23 recommendations for consideration to the Liberian authorities, notes that despite the delay experienced in the holding of the second round of the presidential race, the election resulted in the first transfer of power from one elected government to another through a competitive multi-party system.

Thursday, 26 April, 2018 - 12:00
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Well-administered election conducted under the shadow of political attacks on the electoral commission

The European Union election observation mission (EU EOM) in Sierra Leone 2018 issued its preliminary statement on the 31 March presidential run-off election.

Tuesday, 3 April, 2018 - 16:40
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