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Estonia's digital system simplifies bureaucratic processes. Filing taxes, for instance, involves just a handful of clicks, taking a mere few minutes, and is entirely free—an astonishing contrast to the often arduous and costly American tax process. The country's first online election in 2005 saw about 0.3% participation, but recent elections have seen nearly half the population vote online. For the European Parliament last May, 46% of Estonians cast their ballots electronically.