diff --git a/.github/workflows/vfc_test_workflow.yml b/.github/workflows/vfc_test_workflow.yml
index 4c1b29e..5998f26 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/vfc_test_workflow.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/vfc_test_workflow.yml
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: |
           alias python='python3'
+          apt update
           apt -y install emacs
 
       - name: Run tests