In this insightful discussion, Professor Nick Bisley, Dean at La Trobe University, and Dr. Gorana Grjic, a Senior Researcher at ETH Zürich, dive into the challenges facing democracies in 2024. They explore the significant elections occurring in over 80 countries and the implications for global democracy. Key topics include the rise of hard-right politics in Europe, trust issues in democratic institutions, and the troubling trends in Latin America. The conversation highlights the urgent need for reforms to protect democratic practices.