Jong Spirit regrets that the Belgian federal government government has decided to call for elections in June, during the exam period for students. As young left-liberals, Jong Spirit wants to propose long-term solutions to guarantee that everyone can participate fully in the democratic process. E-voting offers a possible solution.

The elections on the 10th June will not be the last time that elections are held during the exams. Since voting in one's home town is mandatory in Belgium, this will continue to pose problems for thousands of students. In 2009, the regional and European elections will take place on 14th June. It is therefore imperative that students can exercise their rights in a more practical manner.

Jong Spirit notes that by 2009, every Belgian citizen will have an electronic identity card. It is one of the most advanced and most secure identification systems in the world. For Jong Spirit, this card should not only be used to create a comprehensive e-government, but also for e-democracy. E-voting, while guaranteeing confidentiality, has become a realistic option.

In 2007, Jong Spirit proposes to make e-voting possible for all voters that have a legitimate cause to vote by proxy (e.g. students, people who travel abroad,...). These experiences can help to roll-out the system of e-voting for all citizens in the elections of 2009. In addition, Jong Spirit wants to promote other means of making voting more easy, e.g. voting my mail.