For free and fair elections
in europe and beyond

We stand in solidarity with
human rights defenders

Fighting fake observation

Expert hub

Independent citizen election observers are at the frontline of defending democracy across europe. epde supports these human rights defenders.

We contribute to democratic election processes and resilient democratic institutions.

We protect the integrity of elections against malign interference.

Latest news & publications

news

Interview: The Georgian government is moving Georgia to Russia’s zone of influence | The Power of Choice

Olga Aivazovska, chair of the board of the Civil Network OPORA, talked with Nino Evgenidze, the director of the Economic Policy Research Center, and Nino Dolidze, executive director of the...

(June 13, 2024)

reports

Polish parliamentary elections 2023. Conclusions and recommendations from domestic election observers

(June 3, 2024)

news

EPDE Stands in Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus

(May 21, 2024)

news

Interview: The Georgian government is moving Georgia to Russia’s zone of influence | The Power of Choice

(June 13, 2024)

reports

Polish parliamentary elections 2023. Conclusions and recommendations from domestic election observers

(June 3, 2024)

news

EPDE Stands in Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus

(May 21, 2024)

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What we do

Solidarity

The EPDE network engages beyond its membership with citizen election observers around the globe. We stand in solidarity with fellow democracy defenders and advocate for the right of citizens to exert public oversight over elections and democratic institutions.

Fighting Fake observation

Politically biased or ‘fake’ election observation aims at advancing interests of political forces by imitating credible election monitoring. EPDE identifies persons and networks engaged in this practice in our Fake Observers database and advocates for measures to curb this phenomenon.

Solidarity

Fake observation

Expertise

EPDE represents a hub of expertise on electoral matters driven by the experience and skills of citizen election observers and independent experts. We focus, among others, on the digitalization of election processes, political finances, and the rights of election observers.

Capacity building

EPDE strengthens the capacities of citizen election observers in monitoring elections and advocating for reforms. Our annual Electlab Academy brings renowned international experts and citizen election observers together.

Follow-up

The essence of election observation is to push for improvements in election processes. EPDE tracks the implementation of election related recommendations. We monitor the progress in electoral reform. Find here our database and respective reports and policy recommendations.