15/06/2018 (Agence Europe) – The European Union has announced that it is sending an election observation mission (EOM) to Pakistan for the fourth time, for the National and Provincial Assemblies' elections that will take place on 25 July. High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini has appointed Michael Gahler MEP (EPP, Germany) as chief observer, who says: "it is a great honour for me to return to Pakistan to lead another EU Election Observation Mission". Gahler earlier led the EOMs of 2008 and 2013, and the election follow up mission of 2016. The team will comprise nine analysts and 60 observers who will be deployed throughout the country from 22 June. This new mission shows the lasting European commitment to supporting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country. (CGc)