Estonia is preparing a technical solution for online voting on mobile devices, which will be tested in the European Parliament elections in 2024, before full implementation in the country.
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Testing mobile voting
The Nordic country, Estonia, is working on an innovative electronic voting system through mobile gadgets . By the end of the current year, the authorities aim to develop a full-fledged technical solution for the online will of citizens using smartphones and tablets. First, the new method will be tested during the elections to the European Parliament, scheduled for June 2024.
Challenges in implementation
Estonian Minister of Economy and Information Technology Tiit Riisalo outlined two main challenges on the way to the implementation of mobile voting. First, it is necessary to integrate the relevant applications into the Google Play and App Store stores. Second, audit and data verification systems should be established to independently confirm the integrity of the will-making process and the absence of external interference.
"Currently, we are only testing and developing the system. We want citizens to get used to it during the upcoming European elections in 2024. By the end of the year, we should get a full-fledged technical solution, after which we will announce the possibility of voting via smartphones and make this option available to everyone in Estonia," said Tiit Riisalo.
The future of online voting technology
According to the minister, after the official launch, the online voting platform as a ready-made product may interest companies for internal polls, political parties or housing cooperatives However, the Estonian authorities do not plan to distribute or sell the electoral voting architecture to other countries.
Identification of citizens
The electronic voting system in Estonia is based on the use of ID cards - a mandatory document certifying the identity of a citizen of this country. The ID card is also used to identify a person in the electronic environment and provide a digital signature.
Glossary
- Estonia is a country in Northern Europe, a member of the European Union and NATO.
- The European Parliament is the legislative body of the European Union.
- ID card – identification card of an Estonian citizen.
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Estonia is preparing for a revolutionary step in the field of electronic voting, introducing the possibility of voting via smartphones in the 2024 European Parliament elections. This innovative system will ensure the convenience and accessibility of the voting process for citizens.
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Майкл
Mobile voting is a progressive concept that will make the process more accessible and convenient. Security and privacy issues need to be addressed though. 🤔
Софія
Completely agree! However, it is worth remembering that some citizens may experience difficulties in mastering new technologies. Therefore, it is important to provide different voting options. 📲
Ганс
An interesting initiative, but I am concerned about data security. Won't this be vulnerable to attackers? It is necessary to thoroughly test the system. 🔐
Марія
I believe that mobile voting can increase voter turnout, especially among young people. This is a step into the future! But at the same time, it is important to preserve traditional voting methods for those who prefer them. ⚖️
Фред
Hmm, not sure that's a good idea. Older people may have problems using smartphones. We should not rush to introduce new technologies until we are sure of their reliability. 😬
Юрій
These new trends are just ridiculous and ridiculous. It is not necessary to change anything, everything works well and so. Voting should remain the traditional process as before. 🙄
Ельвіра
This is a great opportunity for people with disabilities to participate more actively in the election process. Convenience and availability - that's what really matters! 👍
Стефан
I welcome such innovations! Mobile voting can help reduce queues at polling stations and provide greater flexibility for citizens. But data security should be the number one priority. 🔒