Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, has officially transitioned to a new electronic voting system. The change, implemented on July 23rd, retires voting machines that had been in continuous service since 1997. Despite their age, the previous machines were reportedly still functional, but were deemed outdated by modern standards. The upgrade aims to streamline the voting process and enhance efficiency within the Saeima. This modernization marks a significant step in updating the parliament’s technological infrastructure. The new system’s implementation is expected to improve record-keeping and potentially accelerate decision-making during legislative sessions. Details on the specific features of the new system haven’t been widely publicized.