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Credit rating agencies

How do you assess the role of global credit rating agencies (e.g. Moody’s, S\&P, Fitch) in the economy and politics?

For decades, credit rating agencies have been regarded as some of the most important players in the global financial market, but their role continues to spark heated debate. For some, they are professional institutions without which investors would be navigating in the dark, while for others – a cartel-like mechanism that shapes markets more than it describes them. One only needs to recall the 2008 crisis, when AAA ratings for toxic financial instruments turned into a disaster. Critics argue that the decisions of Moody’s, S\&P or Fitch are not only economic but also political – deliberate downgrades can serve as a tool of pressure on governments and as a signal for speculators. Is this still an assessment, or already interference in the sovereignty of states? Take part in the poll and decide for yourself.

24/09/2025

Connections between Mercosur agribusiness owners and Europe

How do you think the fact that most owners of the largest agribusinesses in Mercosur countries have European roots (German, Italian, Spanish, Jewish from Eastern Europe) should be interpreted?

The connections between Mercosur agribusiness owners and Europe spark mixed emotions and raise difficult questions about the true nature of global trade. Critics argue that the EU–Mercosur deal is essentially an agreement with elites of European descent who have controlled South American land and capital for generations. They claim that instead of supporting local farmers, Europe is negotiating with its own “clones,” only operating under a different flag. Supporters respond that this is simply a natural consequence of migration waves from Germany, Italy, Spain, and Eastern Europe that shaped the continent’s social structure. But doesn’t this make globalization look like a closed club of families and roots, where real competition is only an illusion? What’s your view – an elite arrangement or a normal historical process?

13/09/2025

Digital money instead of cash – the future of finance or a tool of control?

In your opinion, is the introduction of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the complete withdrawal of cash a good solution?

Central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a topic that excites public opinion around the world. Supporters see it as the future of finance – the end of printing costs, instant payments, and complete convenience in everyday life. However, critics warn that the total elimination of cash could mean the death of anonymity and the last guarantee of citizens’ financial freedom. The introduction of CBDC in the hands of the state could give authorities a tool for full control over spending – from limiting “harmful” purchases to blocking politically incorrect transactions. There are also conspiracy theories that CBDC is a prelude to the social credit system known from China. Will we give up privacy in exchange for convenience?

12/09/2025

September 11, 2001

How do you think the events of September 11, 2001 in the USA should be interpreted?

For some, September 11, 2001 remains a classic Al-Qaeda terrorist attack led by Osama bin Laden. For others, it was a “false flag” operation prepared by American services to gain public support for restricting civil liberties and to justify the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. Popular conspiracy theories also point to the possible role of the Israeli Mossad, arguing that many influential Jews did not show up for work at the WTC that day. Doubts also surround the Pentagon – was it really hit by a passenger plane, or rather a missile? Controversy is further fueled by the miraculously recovered passport of one of the hijackers and the almost “perfect” way the towers collapsed, which for many is evidence of planted explosives. Terrorist attack or perfectly staged conspiracy?

11/09/2025

Who is behind the drone attack on NATO member Poland?

Which country do you think is responsible for launching the drones that violated Polish airspace during the night of September 9–10?

The drone attack on Poland opened a new chapter of uncertainty in the region and immediately heated up the political atmosphere. For many, the case is clear – it was Russia, testing NATO’s patience in the context of the war with Ukraine and trying to intimidate Poles. Others claim that the drones entered Polish airspace by accident because they were not intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses, which would suggest a tragic coincidence or even a deliberate act. An even more controversial theory suggests that Ukraine, with the consent of certain Polish politicians, may have staged a provocation to put pressure on Polish society after the president’s lukewarm remarks about its prospects of joining NATO and the EU. Sabotage, accident, or a play on emotions – who really stands behind this incident?

10/09/2025

Nord Stream explosion – who really stands behind the sabotage

Which country could have been behind the Nord Stream pipeline explosion?

The Nord Stream explosion is one of the greatest geopolitical mysteries of recent years and a topic that divides public opinion even more than the war in Ukraine itself. Official investigations point to Ukrainian threads – a group of divers and connections with former SBU officers. On the other hand, Seymour Hersh’s high-profile report accuses the US and Norway of a joint operation involving the CIA and special units. Russia still looms as the main suspect – it had both the technology and the motive to blackmail Europe with gas prices. And Poland appears in the background, since the boat Andromeda used in the operation was registered there. Sabotage, energy war, or a provocation meant to conceal the real perpetrators?

09/09/2025

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