Early parliamentary elections, 3 June 2017

Following an invitation to observe the early parliamentary elections in the Republic of Malta, scheduled for 3 June 2017, based on the findings and conclusions of the Needs Assessment Mission deployed from 15 to 17 May, and in accordance with its mandate, the OSCE/ODIHR has deployed an Election Assessment Mission (EAM) for these elections.  

The OSCE/ODIHR EAM began its work in Malta on 26 May. The mission is led by Ambassador Jorge Fuentes, and consists of six experts from five OSCE participating States, based in Valletta. The mission's deployment follows an invitation from the Maltese authorities.

The mission will assess the electoral process for compliance with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards for democratic elections, as well as national legislation. Observers will, in particular, look into issues regarding the legal framework, voter registration, implementation of regulations on party and campaign finance, the campaign environment and its coverage in the media, as well as complaints and appeals procedures.

In line with the OSCE/ODIHR methodology, the OSCE/ODIHR EAM will not carry out systematic or comprehensive observation of voting, counting and tabulation on election day. Mission members will, however, visit a small number of polling stations on election day. A final report will be issued approximately eight weeks after the end of the electoral process.

Previous Elections

Previously, the OSCE/ODIHR deployed an Election Assessment Mission (EAM) for the 2013 parliamentary elections.