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EU–Mercosur Agreement – benefit or threat?

How do you assess the plan to ratify the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, taking into account economic gains and controversies around agriculture and pesticides?

The EU–Mercosur trade deal has divided public opinion and politicians for years. On the one hand, opening the market to 260 million consumers from South America would mean huge opportunities for European exporters, especially in the automotive and technology industries. On the other hand, farmers warn of a flood of cheap meat and soybeans produced with pesticides banned in Europe. Critics even speak of “double standards” and a betrayal of European agriculture, while environmentalists warn that the agreement will accelerate the destruction of the Amazon. Free trade supporters counter that the EU economy cannot afford isolation. So is this deal a strategic opportunity, or an ecological and social trap?

04/09/2025

George Soros – brilliant investor or global manipulator?

Do you think George Soros, known for his massive financial operations (e.g. the attack on the pound in 1992), uses his capital power to manipulate markets and politics?

George Soros has been stirring emotions for decades like no other investor. For some he is “the man who broke the Bank of England on Black Wednesday” – a financial master and visionary whose move in 1992 became a symbol of the power of speculation. For Russia, Thailand, or Malaysia he remains a ruthless manipulator, capable of triggering recession and political chaos with a single flow of capital. Critics point out that his foundations supported the Orange Revolution in Ukraine and Georgia and interfere in the internal affairs of states. Supporters, on the other hand, see him as a philanthropist fighting for democracy and human rights. Is Soros a brilliant free market strategist or an architect of global manipulation?

04/09/2025

Jeffrey Epstein tapes – damning evidence or myth?

Do you think that if Jeffrey Epstein’s tapes exist, they are being used to blackmail politicians?

Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged recordings have for years been one of the most electrifying conspiracy theories of our time. Around the supposed tapes, which are said to contain compromising material, swirl the names of global elites: Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Bill Gates, or Ehud Barak. For some, this is obvious proof that Epstein was running a massive blackmail network, in which the FBI, CIA, or Mossad could have played a key role. Others believe the tapes are nothing but a myth – a media chimera fueled by sensation. Or perhaps the truth is more banal, and the tapes never existed, with the entire narrative serving as a convenient smokescreen? Are the elites truly hostage to their own secrets, or is society simply being swept away by fantasies?

03/09/2025

Israel in European competitions – sport or already politics?

Do you think Israel should take part in European championships (e.g. in football, basketball, Eurovision), even though geographically it is located in Asia?

Israel has for years stirred controversy with its presence in European sports and cultural competitions. Football, basketball, and even Eurovision show that geographical borders are increasingly giving way to politics and geopolitical calculations. Supporters of Israel’s participation in Europe justify it with security concerns and the practical lack of an alternative in Asia, where the country would be isolated. Critics, however, ask why an Asian country benefits from the privileges of European federations while at the same time conducting a harsh war policy toward Palestinians. Comparisons to Russia, excluded from many competitions, and accusations of double standards are appearing. Is sport really free from politics, or is that just a convenient illusion

01/09/2025

Antarctica and its resources after 2048

Which scenario do you consider most likely after 2048, when the Madrid Protocol banning resource extraction will be revised?

After 2048, Antarctica may become the stage of the greatest geopolitical game of the 21st century. The Madrid Protocol protects it from exploitation, but soon world powers will be tempted by its riches: oil, gas, coal, and above all nearly 70% of the planet’s fresh water locked in ice. For some, it is a treasure that must remain untouched; for others – the key to humanity’s survival. Advocates of extraction argue the world cannot afford the luxury of “frozen resources,” while opponents warn of ecological apocalypse. Conspiracy theories claim corporations and armies have already divided the continent’s map. Will Antarctica remain protected, or become the spoils of a global race?

30/08/2025

Should Ukraine attack targets deep inside Russia?

Do you think that Ukraine, defending itself against Russian aggression, should carry out attacks deep into Russian territory?

Ukraine’s attacks on targets deep inside Russia are one of the most controversial issues of the war, dividing public opinion and experts. Supporters of this strategy argue that it is not only a natural right to self-defense, but also the only real way to weaken the Russian war machine. Critics warn, however, that crossing this line could lead to uncontrollable escalation and even trigger World War III. There is also an economic aspect – striking oil and gas pipelines would harm not only Russia, but also Europe, which depends on these supplies. Some voices also claim that it is not Ukraine making the decisions, but the West dictating the course of the war. So is Kyiv fighting for its own survival, or is it carrying out someone else’s plan? Cast your vote in the poll and decide where the boundary of self-defense lies.

26/08/2025

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