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The committee met to examine the possible introduction of electronic voting. The CTIE's proposal would offer it as an alternative to postal voting, with the aim of reducing invalid or incorrectly completed ballots and making voting simpler and more accessible, said CTIE spokesperson Nico Majerus. Under the recommendations, voters would choose in advance whether to vote online, by post or in person at a polling station. Once a choice is made, they could not switch methods midway through the process.

The CTIE stressed the need for a centralised, transparent system, arguing that it would be easier to manage, allow rigorous security procedures and remain auditable. Centralisation would also spare each municipality from building its own digital voting infrastructure, which could be particularly challenging for local elections. The CTIE said comprehensive testing and independent security audits would be essential before any system is introduced. Several lawmakers welcomed this, including Taina Bofferding of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP). She stressed the importance of starting tests early to identify flaws, address technical challenges and help voters adapt, and argued for ongoing governance to oversee the system's security and operation.

Questions remain about transparency and trust, however. Alex Donnersbach of the Christian Social People's Party (CSV) asked how recounts or verification would work in the event of doubts or cyberattacks, and whether it would be technically feasible to recount or audit electronic votes if the system's integrity were challenged. Fred Keup of the Alternative Democratic Reform Party (ADR) said he could not see himself backing electronic voting in its current form. He also pointed to likely public scepticism, citing perceived risks and concerns about trust. The debate will continue with a dedicated discussion in the responsible Chamber committee on Friday, 30 November. Prime Minister Luc Frieden is expected to attend.

Also today

• The General Confederation of Civil Servants (CGFP) has announced its conditional support for extending Luxembourg's existing Tripartite measures.
• The National Roads Administration (Ponts et Chaussées) will test its winter road maintenance equipment between 27 October and 9 November,
• Melkunie recalls protein chocolate pudding over suspected glass contamination.
• A student-led movement upset the right-wing populist Aleksandar Vucic's party in Serbia's snap election
• Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations yesterday.
• The head of a major German trade union has blasted the boss of Audi for his appearance at an election campaign rally alongside US President Donald Trump

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Figure of the day

A coalition of 13 youth organisations has called for a demonstration tomorrow outside the Chamber of Deputies

• In response to the frustration among Luxembourg's youth about housing costs, a coalition of 13 youth organisations has called for a demonstration on Tuesday, 27 October at 3pm outside the Chamber of Deputies.
• Maxime Pantaleoni, a spokesperson for the group and guest on RTL's morning radio, said that the protest aims to draw attention to the lack of prospects for young people. The coalition wants concrete measures on the rental market and a national commission to coordinate the response to the housing crisis.

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