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Global Democracy Declines: Only 45% Enjoy Freedoms in 2024

7/17/2025

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Democracy is under siege worldwide, grappling with the rise of populism, digital oppression, and the erosion of institutions. Leaders such as Viktor Orban and Narendra Modi manipulate elections to strengthen their grip on power, while technology becomes a tool for authoritarianism. Alarmingly, only 45% of people globally enjoy the freedoms of democracy in 2024.

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Story summary

Democracy is under siege worldwide, grappling with the rise of populism, digital oppression, and the erosion of institutions. Leaders such as Viktor Orban and Narendra Modi manipulate elections to strengthen their grip on power, while technology becomes a tool for authoritarianism. Alarmingly, only 45% of people globally enjoy the freedoms of democracy in 2024.