Maria Spyraki
Maria Spyraki (Greek: Μαρία Σπυράκη; born 11 September 1965) is a member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Nea Dimokratia party - European People's Party (EPP), and a Greek journalist
Maria Spyraki | |
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Μαρία Σπυράκη | |
| Member of the European Parliament for Greece | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Spokesperson of New Democracy | |
| In office 31 December 2014 – 26 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Anna Asimakopoulou |
| Succeeded by | Kostas Karagounis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 September 1965 Larissa, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Political party | Nea Dimokratia |
| Alma mater | University of Thessaloniki, London School of Journalism |
| Profession | Journalist, politician |
| Website | https://www.mariaspyraki.eu/ |
Professional Experience
- 2014 – now: MEP, Nea Dimokratia party - European People's Party (EPP), European Parliament
- 2017-2019 and 2014-2015: Spokesperson, Nea Demokratia
- 2004-2009: Associate for Communication, Office of the EU Commissioner for Greece, Mr Stavros Dimas.
- 2003-2004: Journalist - European Parliament's Press Office
- 1990 – 2014: Journalist – political report, newspapers "Ependitis", "Exousia", "Thessaloniki", "Aggelioforos", "Imerisia tou Savvatou" and television networks SKAI, STAR, ALTER and MEGA
Academic qualifications
- MSc in Energy Law, Business, Regulation and Policy, International University of Greece
- Chemistry Degree, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Additional Information
Seminars – Vocational training
Summer classes - College of Europe, Bruges:
- Intensive Seminar on the EU, July 2014
- Negotiations in Practice-Towards effective exercises with and within the EU, June 2015
- Energy Union Summer School, June-July 2016
Lifelong programs - Vocational training centre, Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Crisis Management Consultant
- Economic Crisis of 2010
Seminar
- Journalism and social media training course, London School of Journalism
Publications - Editor and book Author:
- Circular Economy, Digital Transformation: Two Ways to Work with European Funding. Tziola Publications (ISBN 978-960-418-072-1).
- The Tomb of Amphipolis: An opportunity for the development of the region. Tziola Publications (ISBN 978-960-418-864-2).
Honours and awards
2019: MEP of the Year 2019 for Industry, Research and Innovation.
2019: Ambassador for Safe Internet (# SaferInternet4E)
Committees
Member:
- Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE)
- Vice-Chair at Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China
Substitute:
- Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
- Committee on Regional Development (REGI)
- Delegation to the EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee
Memberships
Writers' Union of Macedonia-Thrace
Language skills
- Greek (mother tongue)
- English and French
References
External links
- Official website
- Personal profile of Maria Spyraki in the European Parliament's database of members
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