It is a timely question – whether there is a new hope for democracy – given democratic backsliding in a number of countries, including those on the European continent. As never before, democracy needs to be protected! In these complicated and unpredictable times, discussions such as this, among young people in the fight for democracy, are vital. I am currently involved in a research project focused on the shifting balance between Autocracy and Democracy. Therefore, it is a great pleasure for me to be able to participate in the WFD and expand my knowledge of democratic processes around the globe so that I can further my academic research, as well as share my knowledge with other like-minded young people.