The Council of Europe Secretary General’s annual report for 2021 finds that “democracy is in distress”. Which are the causes that lead to democratic regression? Has Covid-19 negative socio-economic and health impact been utilized to erode democracy? It is time to make a choice: as citizens, will we continue to facilitate this democratic backsliding or are we going to work together to reverse this trend? European students meet on the eTwinning platform and can have a say as young democratic citizens, they can promote civic commitment, capacities and connections.