Today, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional elections deployed 20 short-term observers (STOs) to all ten regions of the country. They will observe election day proceedings, including the opening of polling stations, voting, counting of ballots, and tabulation of results.
“The short-term observers will observe elections in towns and villages across all regions of Guyana. Their observations will be vital for the mission’s comprehensive assessment of this important election day. With a total of 50 observers in the country, including coverage of all regional tallying centres, we contribute to transparency in the electoral process,” said Robert Biedroń, Chief Observer of the EU EOM Guyana 2025.
The EU EOM short-term observers operate in multinational teams of two. Prior to deployment, they completed extensive briefings covering election day procedures, voting and counting protocols, and relevant national and international standards. This deployment builds upon the earlier work of 14 long-term observers, who have been observing the pre-election period, including preparations by the election administration, campaign activities, and engagement with political stakeholders and civil society across the country.
“With a long-term presence in the field and the deployment of a substantial number of short-term observers, we aim to provide a well-informed, fact-based assessment of the process against Guyana’s national law, as well as regional and international standards to which Guyana is a party,” added Mr. Biedroń.
This mission was deployed at the invitation of the Government of Guyana. The Chief Observer will present the EOM’s preliminary findings in a public statement two days after the elections, followed by a final report, including recommendations for improving the electoral process, which will be published after the completion of the entire process.
