Overview

• 2024 is a pivotal year for democracy with at least 65 countries holding elections, impacting about half of the world's adult population.
• Democratic decline is a global concern with democracy declining in half of all countries for the sixth consecutive year.
• AI and social media are playing a significant role in elections, with the potential for misinformation spreading rapidly.
• Youth political apathy is on the rise worldwide, potentially impacting outcomes in major elections such as the US presidential and EU parliamentary elections.
• Interference in elections is a growing concern, with examples of industrial-level interference seen across the world.