Following an invitation from the Electoral Tribunal, the European Union deployed an Election Expert Mission (EEM) from 6 April to 21 May 2024.

The EEM comprised three members: a political and electoral expert, a legal expert, and a media and social media expert. The mission's mandate was to collect factual information, assess and report on the 5 May general election against international and regional commitments and good practices for democratic elections. This was the first electoral mission that the European Union deployed in Panama.

The EU EEM made 13 recommendations with a view to further enhance the conduct of elections in Panama and to support efforts to bring them fully in line with international obligations and standards for democratic elections.