Parliamentarian leading EU elections observation mission

See below the full release from the Diplomatic Service of the European Union: 

In response to a formal invitation by the Government of Guyana, the High Representative / Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has approved the deployment of an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the General and Regional Elections scheduled for 1 September 2025.

The High Representative has appointed Mr Robert BIEDROŃ, Member of the European Parliament, as Chief Observer.

The Chief Observer, Mr. BIEDROŃ, declared: “I am very honoured to lead the European Union Election Observation Mission to Guyana. These General & Regional Elections in September will be an important moment for Guyana to demonstrate its continued commitment to  credible and peaceful democractic processes. At this pivotal time of economic transformation, upholding democratic principles and human rights is especially important and Guyana has the opportunity to continue setting a strong example.”

Background
The EU 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 will be composed by different groups of observers. The Core Team will consist of nine election experts, scheduled to arrive in Guyana on 23 August 2025. 14 long-term observers will join the mission beginning of August and will be deployed across the country. Closer to election day, thereafter, 20 short-term observers join the mission, as will locally recruited observers from the accredited diplomatic community.

In line with the EU methodology on election observation, the mission will issue a preliminary statement and conduct a press conference in Georgetown shortly after the elections. A comprehensive final report, including recommendations to improve future electoral processes, will be prepared and shared with all relevant stakeholders after the conclusion of the entire electoral process.