High-ranking EU team to observe Guyana’s Sept 1 elections

In response to a formal invitation from the Government of Guyana, the European Union (EU) will deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to monitor the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. The announcement was made by the Diplomatic Service of the European Union and signals the EU’s ongoing commitment to supporting democratic processes worldwide.
The High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, has approved the mission and appointed Member of the European Parliament, Robert Biedroń, as Chief Observer.
“I am very honoured to lead the European Union Election Observation Mission to Guyana,” Biedroń stated. “These General and Regional Elections in September will be an important moment for Guyana to demonstrate its continued commitment to credible and peaceful democratic 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.”
The EOM will offer a comprehensive, independent, and impartial assessment of the electoral process. The mission will evaluate the elections in line with international and regional standards for democratic polls.
The observation team will include multiple groups of experts. A nine-member core team is set to arrive in Guyana on August 23, followed by 14 long-term observers in early August who will be stationed across the country. Closer to election day, an additional 20 short-term observers and locally recruited personnel from accredited diplomatic missions will join the mission.
As per EU election observation methodology, the mission will issue a preliminary statement and hold a press conference in Georgetown shortly after the elections. A final comprehensive report—including recommendations to improve future electoral processes—will be shared with stakeholders at the conclusion of the mission.