Election observation roster - Commission

The observation of elections is an important component of the EU's policy in promoting human rights and democratisation throughout the world. To accomplish this, the European Commission recruits Election Observers via the Europa website.

 

Candidates are invited to enter their curriculum vitae into the electronic form provided. After screening the CVs of their own nationals, Member State governments will propose the most qualified candidates for the position of Long-Term or Short-Term Observer in individual European Union Election Observation Missions. The final selection of observers will be made by the Commission. Core Team experts are directly recruited by the Commission.

 

In his Opinion the EDPS has recommended various actions in order to ensure that the data processing fully complies with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.  In particular, among others, the EDPS has made recommendations in relation to contracts with third parties who run the Electoral Observation Missions for the Commission in relation to the processing of personal data of observers. In addition the EDPS recommended that any communication with the candidates’ referees should be recorded on the Roster and further recommendations were made in relation to the information the Commission provides to the candidate.