Handbook for European Union election observation
By: European Commission
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: NEEDS
Published: 2008
Place of publication: [London]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9789163314803
Subjects: Election monitoring; Handbooks, manuals; Elections; Voting; UE/CE Relations extérieures; Démocratie; Libertés civiles; Manuels
Other titles: European Union election observation
Description: The purpose of EU election observation missions (EOMs) is to assist partner countries in holding elections of a high standard. In this context, the EU EOM conducts a comprehensive analysis of the electoral process and provides an impartial and informed assessment of the elections to strengthen the confidence of voters to participate freely. An observation mission assesses all aspects of the electoral process, its constitutional and legal framework, the delimitation of constituencies, the registration of voters and candidates, the training of election staff, voter education, media coverage, the campaign and the preparations for election day, as well as the appeals process. On election day, observers visit pooling stations in order to observe the opening, voting, counting and aggregation of results.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

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