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Alexander K. Kozhevnikov
master's degree, Ural Institute of Management – branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA)
(Ekaterinburg, Russia),
Alex_kozh00@mail.ru

Using E-Voting Tools During Elections in Some EU Countries

Scientific adviser:
Artem V. Mazein
Reviewer:
Anastasia A. Shljamina
Paper submitted on: 03/15/2025;
Accepted on: 06/29/2025;
Published online on: 06/29/2025.
Abstract. The article examines the implementation of electronic voting systems during elections across seven European Union member states: Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Poland, Portugal, and the Czech Republic. Using a comparative legal analysis, the study evaluates the regulatory norms and practices in each country. It also implements statistical methods to identify emerging patterns and trends, as well as the method of modeling to propose enhancements to legal regulation. Based on the findings, the article offers practical recommendations for improving legal regulation, including alignment with international cybersecurity standards.
Keywords: electronic voting, electoral process, European Union, security, political trust

For citation: Kozhevnikov, A. K. Using E-Voting Tools During Elections in Some EU Countries. StudArctic forum. 2025, 10 (2): 57–69.

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