Jordan 2024 EU EOM - EU observers visited Radio Al Balad, a community radio in Amman

Описание: EU observers visited Radio Al Balad, a community radio in Amman
How Jordanian media are covering the election campaign? The experience of Radio Al Balad, the first community radio in Jordan. EU observers visited the radio studios in Amman. Radio Al Balad has a network of journalists trained by the radio staff, including many women and young people. These volunteers are based in different Governorates across Jordan. They contribute to radio programmes that explore the issues affecting local communities. Following an invitation from the Independent Election Commission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the 10 September 2024 parliamentary elections. The EU Election Observation Mission was led by Chief Observer Željana Zovko, a Member of the European Parliament from Croatia. In total, the mission comprised around 100 observers from the 27 EU Member States and Norway. A Core Team of 11 analysts arrived in Amman on 28 July. The Core Team assesses all aspects and stages of the electoral process, including electoral, legal, political and media issues. They are supported by logistical and security experts. Twenty-eight Long-Term Observers (LTOs) were deployed on 16 August to cover all 12 governorates. They observed the electoral process in their areas and reported to the Core Team in Amman. Shortly before election day, they were joined by 38 Short-Term Observers (STOs). On election day, the mission was reinforced by observers from EU diplomatic missions accredited to Jordan, as well as from Canada, Norway and Switzerland. A delegation of Members of the European Parliament also joined the EU EOM.