The biggest electoral year in history: Will democracy survive 2024 , DW News

2024 is the biggest electoral year in history, with people heading to the polls in dozens of countries. This is DWs preview to the most consequential elections of 2024 across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas and what they mean for the health and future of democracy. Correspondent Rosie Birchard speaks to DW experts on Taiwan, India, South Africa, Mexico, the EU and the US. , elections, democracy, voting Chapters: 00:00 A battle of the system: Democratization once seemed unstoppable but now authoritarianism is on the rise. Will 2024 be the year democracy gets a vote of confidence, or eats itself alive 02:08 The world votes: How does democracy work 03:30 Taiwan: A win for democracy A split vote in Taiwan wont ease geopolitical pressure, but the elections themselves are part of the systemic struggle between autocracy and democracy. 05:17 India: Is majority rule enough Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to secure a third term in office. But amid accu