Election-Watch.EU launches the Model Framework for Election Observer Accreditation Procedures
Vienna, 9 July 2026. Election-Watch.EU has developed a Model Framework for Election Observer Accreditation Procedures. This new practical tool proposes a structure for administrative procedures designed to facilitate independent, non-partisan election observation by national civil society organisations and international entities.
Election observation is widely recognised as a cornerstone of transparent, credible elections and of public confidence in democratic processes. For it to be effective, [...]
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NEEDS-EU In-Person Workshop — Towards Common Standards for Citizen Election Observation in the European Union
Brussels, 5 June 2026. From 3 to 5 June, Election-Watch.EU organised an in-person workshop under the NEEDS-EU project, bringing together civil society representatives, experts, practitioners, and researchers for three days of intense dialogue and learning.
The event offered a platform for dialogue and exchange, with participants from 21 EU Member States gathered in Brussels to share lessons learnt and develop common standards for election observation across the European [...]
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First NEEDS EU Expert Group meeting on advancing model observer accreditation procedures
Brussels, 29 April 2026. Election-Watch.EU hosted the first Expert Group Meeting under the NEEDS EU project. The session focused on advancing discussions on observer accreditation procedures and identifying good practices to enhance election observer access across the 27 EU Member States.
At Election-Watch.EU, we believe that election observation [...]
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Election-Watch.EU’s team expands to support the NEEDS EU project
Election-Watch.EU is happy to welcome two new colleagues who recently joined the team. Their expertise will directly support the successful implementation of our latest project, the Network for Engagement, Electoral Democracy and Standards in the EU (NEEDS EU).
Achilleas Stergiou joined as Administrative and Finance Officer and leads the financial oversight and operational compliance for the NEEDS EU project. Working under the EU’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) [...]
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Launch of the NEEDS EU Project to Strengthen Electoral Integrity and Observation Standards
Vienna, Brussels, 27 March 2026: Election-Watch.EU is pleased to announce the launch of the Network for Engagement, Electoral Democracy and Standards in the EU (NEEDS EU). This multi-year initiative is designed to reinforce European democratic resilience by enhancing the integrity, inclusivity, and transparency of electoral processes across the 27 EU Member States.
The project builds on the outcomes of the Election Assessment Missions [...]
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