Voters' confidence in the integrity of electoral processes is essential for fostering democratic participation, ensuring commitment to democratic principles, and preventing democratic backsliding. This critical point was emphasized by Stewart Dickson (United Kingdom, ILDG), Congress Spokesperson for Local and Regional Elections, President of the Council for Democratic Elections of the Venice Commission, and Chair of the ILDG group.

This year, the meeting of the signatories to the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and the Code of Conduct for International Election Observers (DOP2024) was hosted by the OSCE/ODIHR in Gdansk, Poland, from November 20 to 22.

Stewart Dickson addressed the session on Election Management Bodies (EMBs), where he highlighted the vital role of trust in upholding the foundations of democracy.

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