This preliminary statement of the EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) is delivered before
the completion of the entire electoral process. Critical stages remain, including tabulation of results
and adjudication of petitions. The EU EOM is now only in a position to comment on observation
undertaken to date, and will later publish a final report, including full analysis and
recommendations for electoral reform. The EU EOM may also make additional statements on
election-related matters as and when it considers it appropriate.