diff --git a/python/setup.cfg b/python/setup.cfg
index 321040658..dd16cbf28 100644
--- a/python/setup.cfg
+++ b/python/setup.cfg
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author_email = damask@mpie.de
 url = https://damask.mpie.de
 description = DAMASK processing tools
 long_description = Pre- and post-processing tools for DAMASK
-license: AGPL3
+license = AGPL3
 classifiers =
     Intended Audience :: Science/Research
     Topic :: Scientific/Engineering