diff --git a/bootstrap.conf b/bootstrap.conf
index f7bc1ac0..178cc747 100644
--- a/bootstrap.conf
+++ b/bootstrap.conf
@@ -342,6 +342,18 @@ libtool_build_prerequisites ()
 func_add_hook func_gnulib_tool libtool_build_prerequisites
 
 
+# libtool_force_changelog
+# -----------------------
+# Automake requires that ChangeLog exist.
+libtool_force_changelog ()
+{
+    $debug_cmd
+
+    echo "Autogenerated by \`make dist'" > ChangeLog || exit 1
+}
+func_add_hook func_gnulib_tool libtool_force_changelog
+
+
 # libtool_readme_release_package_substitutions
 # --------------------------------------------
 # Show our own package details instead of generic strings.