Panama: Statement by the Spokesperson on the presidential elections

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Panama: Statement by the Spokesperson on the presidential elections

07.05.2024 Strategic Communications

The European Union congratulates the people of Panama on the democratic and orderly elections held on Sunday 5 May and for their strong commitment to democracy, as demonstrated by the high voter turnout. The provisional results published by the Electoral Tribunal show a clear result and have been already recognised by all presidential contenders as well as by the current President.

The EU congratulates winning candidate José Raúl Mulino on his victory and looks forward to working with the new President and his administration. Panama and the EU are like-minded partners, sharing commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The EU wants to continue engaging together to advance bilateral cooperation and promote international relations based on multilateralism and international law.

The EU deployed an Election Expert Mission to make a technical assessment of the electoral process.