THE European Union says it is interested in understanding details of a number of electoral and constitutional reforms government has introduced ahead of the 2026 elections. Speaking during the Zambia – European Union Partnership Dialogue, Wednesday, EU Managing Director for Sub Saharan Africa, European External Action Service, Rita Laranjinha said democratic governance, rule of law and economic growth remained the foundation of the partnership. “The government announced a number of important electoral and constitutional reforms ahead of the 2026 elections, and we are interested in better understanding details of your plans and consultations with relevant stakeholders ahead of their adoption. While democratic governance and the rule of law remain the foundation of our partnership, they do not stand alone. They...
