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Elections

Committee Elections

Voting is closed.
On 9 September 2026 results will be publsihed.


Deadlines for the Committee elections 2026:

Nomination phase, all epi members may nominate themselves.

  • 13 May 2026 - Opening of the Nomination process
  • 10 June 2026 - Closing of the Nomination process
  • 24 June 2026 - Publication of final list of candidates for election


Election phase,
all Council members are entitled to vote (online voting).

  • Latest 8 July 2026 - Indication of preferred candidate (individuals or constituencies can indicate a candidate they prefer)
  • 29 July 2026 - Start of online voting
  • 12 August 2026 - Closure of voting
  • 9 September 2026 - Publication of results


Objections

  • 16 September 2026 - Deadline for objections


Validation at autumn Council meeting

  • 21 November 2026 – At C103 validation of the results of the election
     

Rules for Committee elections

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the epi Secretariat: [email protected]