EU POLICY

Torn newspaper headline reading “Democracy in danger” against a distressed, faded background of fragmented texts, symbolizing the erosion and fragility of democratic values

When savings become investments: Risks to social stability and democracy

28/04/202522/03/2026

Maria Zacharia, Member of the European Parliament for the Greek political party Course of Freedom (Plefsi Eleftherias), expresses her opposition to the European Commission’s decision on the Savings and Investment Union

Aerial view of the Port of Piraeus showcasing extensive container terminals managed by the Chinese state-owned enterprise COSCO, with colorful shipping containers, cranes, and vessels surrounded by the cityscape and mountains in the background

The geopolitical significance of COSCO’s presence in Piraeus

24/01/202508/04/2025

Maria Zacharia, Member of the European Parliament, explores the dangerous geopolitical implications of COSCO’s control over the Port of Piraeus and its impact on Greece, the EU, and NATO