LatviaPublished: 23 July 2026 at 10:36

Saeima deputies start work with new voting consoles

On July 23, 2026, Saeima deputies began an extraordinary session using new voting consoles that replaced buttons with touchscreens.

The Saeima deputies convened for an extraordinary session on Thursday, July 23, 2026, and for the first time used new voting consoles. The traditional buttons have been replaced by touch-sensitive screens. The new equipment is intended to modernize the voting process. Instead of pressing a mechanical button, deputies now vote by touching the screen. This upgrade is part of the Saeima's technical renovation. No further details on the specifications or cost of the new consoles have been released.

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