This document discusses eTwinning and its relationship to democracy and citizenship. It provides background on democracy, noting that 117 of 195 countries are electoral democracies. eTwinning is an EU initiative launched in 2005 to connect schools using technology. It has grown from 7,000 teachers in 2005 to over 213,000 members in 2013. eTwinning promotes democratic values like equal access and universal freedoms. It helps develop digital citizenship and provides tools for international collaboration, understanding between cultures, and continuous professional development for teachers.