EU Delegation and Member States Applaud 7th Ethiopian General Election

Addis ababa: The Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia, in conjunction with the diplomatic missions of EU Member States, has expressed approval for the conduct of Ethiopia's 7th General Election held on 1 June 2026.According to Ethiopian News Agency, the joint statement was issued by the EU Delegation alongside diplomatic missions from EU Member States including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. Additional support came from the diplomatic missions of Canada, Norway, and Switzerland to Ethiopia.The statement praised the efforts of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), election workers, political parties, candidates, and civil society for their roles in facilitating the election. The Delegation acknowledged the significant contributions of the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD ) as international observers, expressing anticipation for the forthcoming reports from these bodies.In conclusion, the Delegation expressed hope that voting opportunities will be extended to those constituencies that were unable to participate in the election on 1 June.