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.
Belgian animal park helping to preserve endangered species
A leading Belgian animal park is doing its bit to save a critically endangered species. International Orangutan Day…
EU China strategy comes under close scrutiny
Germany is expected to draft proposals for a tougher European Union trade policy toward China by October, Chancellor…
Busy week ahead for MEPs after summer break
MEPs return to business from their summer vacation t a packed programme next week. An assortment of committee…
EU is “watching the digital landscape closely”
The EU Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit…
EU tells Ukraine: “We will continue to provide as much support as necessary”
EU chief Antonio Costa has paid tribute to all those who he says are “standing strong in defending…
New report warns heatwaves put crops across Europe at risk
A new study warns that persistent heat and lack of rainfall in the past two months are affecting…
Gearing up for a brand new season of Brussels’ Tram Experience
Fancy a novel way of dining out – one that provides a delicious meal while viewing the sights…
Kazakhstan’s new Kurultai gives Europe a new parliamentary partner
Kazakhstan has elected the first members of its new national parliament, known as the Kurultai, completing the institutional…
Commemorations will mark WW1’s First Battle of the Mons
Special events will take place this weekend to mark the anniversary of the First Battle of Mons on…
Key court date looms in long running saga of detained Albanian mayor
A senior political figure has questioned whether the continued detention of the Mayor of Albania’s capital city is…
Commemorations will mark WW1’s First Battle of the Mons
Special events will take place this weekend to mark the anniversary of the First Battle of Mons on…
EU speaks out against “hatred and intolerance”
The EU has spoken out in support of “all those who have suffered under totalitarian and authoritarian regimes.”…
EU aid announced for two stricken parts of the globe
The EU is stepping up aid to help tackle crises on two continents, in Africa and South America.…
Brussels theatre company kicks off its new autumn season
Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, two of the twentieth century’s greatest physicists, were once close friends working together…
MEP calls for “clarity” on planned shake up of EU’s ETS scheme
The European Commission has proposed major adjustments to the EU’s influential Emission Trading System (ETS). The ETS is the main…