Belgium Government Voting software sharing

[David Webber <david.webber@oracle.com>]

https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/belgian-government-willing-share-its-voting-software-system

The Belgian government "in principle has no objections to sharing its (open source-based) voting computer systems with other public administrations", according to an official at the Ministry of the Interior. Such requests will have to be formally approved by the Ministry.

Requests will have to meet a few conditions, according to the official. The software will only be shared with governmental organisations responsible for organising elections. Prior to the exchange, any necessary arrangements will have to be agreed on.

The software will have to be adapted by other governments. "Our software fits the Belgian federal and local election laws. And so the software will have to be adjusted thoroughly to the legislation of other countries, given the typical election regulations in each country."