# MEP Michael McNamara On His New Role With EU

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Published: 2026-07-21T09:25:34+00:00
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Scariff-based Ireland South Independent MEP Michael McNamara has been appointed Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission to Zambia ahead of the country's general election next month. It's a significant international role, with Mr McNamara leading a mission of more than 100 observers monitoring the electoral process. He joined Alan Morrissey to explain the new role, and what it means for the election process. Photo © Conor McCabe Photography

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