diff --git a/openscap.spec b/openscap.spec
index 4794427..fd7674b 100644
--- a/openscap.spec
+++ b/openscap.spec
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 
 
 Name:           openscap
+BuildRequires:  python-devel
 License:        GPL v3 or later
 Group:          Development/Tools/Other
 AutoReqProv:    on