The EU Election Observation Mission is led by Chief Observer Laura Ballarín Cereza, a Member of the European Parliament from Spain. In total, the mission will comprise more than 150 observers from the 24 EU Member States, Switzerland, Norway and Canada.

A Core Team of ten analysts arrived in Maputo on 1 September. 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.

32 Long-Term Observers (LTOs) arrived in Mozambique on 9 September to cover all the provinces of the country. They observe the electoral process in their areas and report to the Core Team in Maputo.

Shortly before election day, they will be joined by 74 Short-Term Observers (STOs). On election day, the mission will be reinforced by observers from EU diplomatic missions accredited to Mozambique. A delegation of Members of the European Parliament will also join the EU EOM. They will observe voting, counting and the tabulation of results.

The Mission's mandate is to provide an assessment of the electoral process. The EU EOM assesses the extent to which the elections comply with Mozambican Constitution and laws, and with Mozambique’s international commitments related to democratic elections.
The EU EOM Mozambique 2024 is independent in its findings and conclusions from the EU Delegation to Mozambique, 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, including African Union. 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.

During its observation, the EU EOM Mozambique 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 Mozambique 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 Mozambican laws, as well as the international standards for democratic elections Mozambique has subscribed to.

A comprehensive final report, with recommendations offered to the authorities and the public for future elections, will be issued within two months of the conclusion of the electoral process.