In response to an invitation by the Jordanian authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Jordan to observe the parliamentary elections on 10 September.

The EU High Representative Josep Borrell has appointed Ms Željana Zovko, Member of the European Parliament, as Chief Observer. The EU previously deployed EOMs to Jordan in 2013, 2016, an Election Follow-up Mission in 2018, as well as an Election Expert Mission in 2020.

The High Representative stated: “The deployment of this Election Observation Mission confirms our long-standing commitment to supporting competitive, transparent and peaceful parliamentary elections in Jordan and is a further expression of our tangible support to Jordan’s political modernisation process. The EU EOM will provide an independent, evidence-based assessment of the electoral process. The EU is a close partner of Jordan and is committed to continue our support to democratic governance, and to an indispensable partner of the EU in the region.”

The Chief Observer, Ms Željana Zovko, declared: “I am honoured to lead the EU EOM to Jordan. The forthcoming Parliamentary Elections will be another defining moment in the country’s democratic trajectory, being the first ones following the launch of the Political Modernisation Process initiated in 2021. I look forward to meeting and engaging with representatives of state institutions, traditional authorities, political parties and candidates, civil society organisations, in particular women, youth representatives, media and others that are playing important roles in ensuring a credible, peaceful, transparent and inclusive electoral process.”