Martin Banks
Previously, he had worked for many years in regional journalism in the UK and freelanced for national titles.
He has a keen interest in foreign affairs and has closely followed the workings of the European Parliament and MEPs in particular for some years.
Ageing of Europe’s population threatens “stability” for a “neglectful” Europe
People may be living longer throughout Europe but that is creating “massive unfairness.” That is one of the…
“Listen to the ocean before it falls silent” – message of new initiative on biodiversity
A major hospitality group is calling on the chefs of its 580 properties,including several in Benelux, to remove…
Thousands set to converge on EU parliament for youth event
An estimated 8,500 16 to 30-year-olds from all over the world will this week take part in a…
Mixed reaction to EU’s oceans plans
The European Commission has unveiled its European Ocean Pact but the package has met with a mixed response.…
Concerns voiced over passenger rights
MEPs have voiced concern about air passenger rights amid fresh talks on the issue by transport Ministers of…
Praising Belgium’s “constantly evolving national wine sector”
Belgian viticulture continues to grow. That was the keynote message to emerge from a major wine awards and…
Mayors are “symbols of unity” – CoR conference told
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has held its first meetings with local and regional politicians from…
Poland elects a new President
Some MEPs have welcomed the election of Karol Nawrocki as President of Poland. Nawrocki, the populist-right opposition candidate…
London’s latest visitor attraction – the size of 30 basketball courts
The keenly-awaited V&A East Storehouse, which officially opened on Saturday (31 May), is the size of 30 basketball…
MEPs: “Frontex should be deployed to Spain”
MEPs are “urgently” calling for Frontex to be deployed in Ceuta and Melilla - Spain’s autonomous cities on…
Mixed reaction to new plans for EU single market
A campaign group claims that plans outlined recently by the European Commission “will boost corporate power.” Campaigners allege that the…
EU told: Keep the “flame” of enlargement alive
Decentralisation and the transition towards a greener, more sustainable economy were centre-stage at the Enlargement Day conference held…
Hungary back in the spotlight over freedom of speech
MEPs have attacked the “failure” of EU member states to take action against Hungary over its alleged curbs…
Famous London landmark celebrates its 25th anniversary
A quarter of a century ago it was a set of bland-looking government offices and a carpark. But…
Incoming Danish presidency of the EU issued with “wish list”
Denmark is set to take over the key rotating presidency of the EU and Europe’s business community has…