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.
Finalists announced for top cultural award
The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) has announced the names of five finalists for its…
EU and others urged to use “leverage” to bring about “sustainable peace” to war-torn Sudan
MEPs from across the political divide have adopted a strongly-worded joint motion for a resolution on the escalation of…
Living next door to Russia and China: a matter of good diplomacy
A senior Kazakh diplomat has shed a light on what it is like to have Russia and China…
UK Prime Minister and EU speak of “concern” for Sudan
British PM Sir Keir Starmer has called for “global pressure” to “stop the slaughter” in Sudan. His comments are timely…
Belgian boudin joins EU “protected list”
The EU has added ‘Boudin blanc de Liège’ from Belgium to its register of Protected Geographical Indications (PDI). ‘Boudin blanc…
New EU humanitarian aid announced for Africa, including Sudan
The European Commission has announced that it will provide €35m in humanitarian aid to war-torn Sudan. The announcement came as EU and African Union leaders met…
EU says “solid basis” is in sight for finding peace in Ukraine
EU leaders say they have made “good progress” to find “a just and lasting peace” in Ukraine. This…
EU and MEPs Respond to COP30: Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Missing
EU and MEPs react to outcome of COP30 climate conference MEPs have given their reaction to the outcome…
American plan for Ukraine “needs more work”
EU leaders say the U.S. plan to end the Ukraine war will “require additional work.” The proposal, which…
Sudan: “One of the gravest human tragedies of our time.”
MEPs and a respected rights group have joined forces in demanding urgent action to stop the “gravest human…
Migrant workers must not be “criminalised” says United Nations
UN human rights experts have voiced fresh concerns about what they call the “continued exploitation, deception, and deepening…
MEPs Call for Urgent Action on Sudan’s Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
MEPs demand that "all those responsible" for Sudan tragedy and humanitarian crisis are held to account The unfolding…
Kazakh Ambassador Calls Middle Corridor “Indispensable” for EU–Asia Connectivity
The ambassador of Kazakhstan to the EU says transit routes such as Central Asia’s Middle Corridor are becoming…
Learning from the past can help keep peace in the future – conference told
Learning “lessons from history” can help preserve peace and stability in a trouble world. That was the keynote…
European Women’s International Leadership Awards 2025 Honour Eight Global Women Leaders
The European Women’s International Leadership Award (EWILA) 7th edition ceremony took place on November 3, marking a significant moment…