This preliminary statement of the EU election observation mission (EU EOM) is delivered before the
completion of the entire electoral process. Critical stages remain, including tabulation of results and
adjudication of petitions. The EU EOM is now only in a position to comment on observation undertaken to
date, and will later publish a final report, including full analysis and recommendations for electoral reform.
The EU EOM may also make additional statements on election-related matters as and when it considers it
appropriate.