Following an invitation from the Independent Election Commission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the 10 September 2024 parliamentary elections.

The Mission's mandate is to observe all aspects of the electoral process and to assess the extent to which the elections comply with Jordan’s constitution and laws, and with Jordan’s international commitments related to democratic elections.

EU EOM composition

The EU Election Observation Mission is led by Chief Observer Željana Zovko, a Member of the European Parliament from Croatia. In total, the mission will comprise around 100 observers from the 27 EU Member States and Norway.

A Core Team of 11 analysts arrived in Amman on 28 July. The Core Team assesses all aspects and stages of the electoral process, including electoral, legal, political and media issues. They are supported by logistical and security experts.

Twenty-eight Long-Term Observers (LTOs) will be deployed on 15 August to cover all 12 governorates. They observe the electoral process in their areas and report to the Core Team in Amman.

Shortly before election day, they will be joined by 38 Short-Term Observers (STOs). On election day, the mission will be reinforced by observers from EU diplomatic missions accredited to Jordan, as well as from Canada, Norway and Switzerland. A delegation of Members of the European Parliament will also join the EU EOM. They will observe voting, counting and the tabulation of results.

EU EOM Mandate

The Mission's mandate is to provide an expert assessment of the electoral process. The EU EOM assesses the extent to which the elections comply with Jordanian Constitution and laws, and with Jordan’s international commitments related to democratic elections.

The EU EOM Jordan 2024 is independent in its findings and conclusions from the EU Delegation to Jordan, EU Member States and all EU institutions. EU observers adhere to a Code of conduct for international election observation - they maintain strict neutrality and impartiality in the course of their work and do not interfere in the electoral process, including by offering advice or assistance. The EU observation methodology is comprehensive and long-term, and applies in the same way to all EU EOMs deployed around the world. Observers do not interfere in the electoral process. The EU EOM does not legitimise the electoral process nor does it validate the election results.

The EU EOM operates in accordance with the “Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation”, adopted at the United Nations in 2005 by a number of international organisations involved in election observation. At all times the EU Observers are bound by a Code of Conduct which ensures their neutrality and impartiality. EU observers are also bound by Ethical Guidelines.

In the course of its observation, the EU EOM Jordan 2024 will meet with representatives of the Independent Election Commission, relevant national and local authorities and political parties, as well as with representatives of civil society, the media and the international community.

On election day, the EU EOM will deploy observers throughout Jordan to observe the opening of polling stations, voting and counting as well as the tabulation of results and complaints and appeals procedures. The EU EOM will publish a preliminary statement shortly after election day. This statement will outline the EU EOM's initial findings and conclusions, and the extent to which the Mission considers the election has been conducted in line with Jordanian laws, as well as the international standards for democratic elections Jordan has subscribed to.