diff --git a/python-re-assert.spec b/python-re-assert.spec
index 7d9f82c..9a56b97 100644
--- a/python-re-assert.spec
+++ b/python-re-assert.spec
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ Source0: %{pypi_source}
 BuildArch: noarch
 
 BuildRequires: python3-devel
+BuildRequires: python3-setuptools
 BuildRequires: python3-pytest
 
 %global _description %{expand: