diff --git a/sys-auth/AusweisApp2/AusweisApp2-1.20.0.ebuild b/sys-auth/AusweisApp2/AusweisApp2-1.20.0.ebuild
index 5ee7f9f87f..0eaaed0ddd 100644
--- a/sys-auth/AusweisApp2/AusweisApp2-1.20.0.ebuild
+++ b/sys-auth/AusweisApp2/AusweisApp2-1.20.0.ebuild
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 
 EAPI=7
 
-CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
 inherit cmake
 
 DESCRIPTION="Official authentication app for German ID cards and residence permits"