In response to an invitation by the government of Guyana, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the General and Regional elections scheduled for 1 September 2025. The mission, led by Chief Observer Robert Biedroń, Member of the European Parliament from Poland, commenced with the arrival of eight core team experts in Georgetown on 23 July.
“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 observe and analyse all aspects of the electoral process, including the election administration, legal framework, conduct of the campaign, involvement of civil society, and media coverage, including on digital and social media platforms. The mission will assess compliance with Guyana’s domestic laws as well as regional and international commitments to 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.”
Robert Biedroń (Chief Observer) responding to questions from journalists
Two days after the election, the EU EOM will issue a preliminary statement and hold a press conference in Georgetown. A comprehensive final report, which will include recommendations for possible electoral reform, will be published and presented approximately two months after the conclusion of the process.
The EU Election Observation Mission operates in full independence from the EU Delegation in Guyana, EU Member States, and other EU institutions.
