By Zeljko Trkanjec | EURACTIV.hr 30-11-2021 Also, 46% of respondents think that the climate is controlled by certain satellites or radars. [Shutterstock/Quatrox Production] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Nearly 65% of citizens in North Macedonia believe COVID-19 was created in a laboratory to control humans, a public opinion poll conducted by the Societas Civilis Institute for Democracy (IDSCS) in collaboration with the Presidential Center for Political Education (PCPO) has found. Among those surveyed, 46% believe that viruses and various toxins are sprayed from an aeroplane, while 44% think that states or hospitals get paid for each COVID-19 death they report. According to the same poll, 72% of the citizens believe several powerful families control the world. Furthermore, many believe who will come to power is being decided at secret summits in European castles. Also, 46% of respondents think that the climate is controlled by certain satellites or radars. The survey states that 29% of respondents do not believe in climate change, and 57% believe that the mainstream media are spreading lies. (Željko Trkanjec | EURACTIV.hr) Subscribe now to our newsletter EU Elections Decoded Email Address * Politics Newsletters