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.
Commission urges Member States to rollout EU age verification app
The EU has moved to protect children from harmful and inappropriate online content. On Wednesday, the EU Commission…
EU aid for displaced Belgian workers
Workers laid off after the bankruptcy of Liberty Steel Belgium are set to receive €2m in EU aid.…
Warm tributes have been paid to a much-loved former Brussels-based journalist who has died at the age of 55.
Karen Carstens (pictured) tragically died in a fire at her home in the United States after she went…
Conference in EU parliament demands “greater role” for Roma community
Democratic resilience must extend to the communities where democratic systems are most tested. This means ensuring the full…
Greens issue list of demands for “EU change”
MEPs have issued “five essential points" for EU reform following the Hungarian election results. They say the EU needs…
Airline flying the flag for inclusive air travel for all
A major airline is doing its bit to help people with special needs cope with the often frantic…
Cyprus – a possible dealmaker in EU tobacco tax deadlock?
A long-stalled debate over the European Union’s Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) may finally be moving toward resolution, thanks…
Is Britain considering a return to the EU?
No one should be surprised by the growing number of voices calling for Britain to return to the…
Greens condemn “inflammatory” comments by President Trump
After the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Israel with Iran, the European Green Party has called for Israel to also…
Europe and America Belong Together and Britain Does Not Have to Chose Between the US and the EU
  25 years ago a US president paid a state visit to UK. President George W Bush was seen…
EU aid for farmers hit by “extreme weather”
EU Member States have endorsed the Commission's proposal to mobilise €21.5 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in Bulgaria,…
War-torn Ukraine receives more cash aid from EU
The European Union has received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances…
MEPs criticise new death penalty law
The Greens/EFA Group says that it “strongly condemns” the Israeli parliament’s approval of the death penalty law affecting…
Gearing up for Easter… that’s Brussels’ Autoworld
With Easter approaching, spring is in the air — it’s time to bring out the summer clothes and…
Spotlight firmly fixed on Albania’s judicial system
Albania is well on track to join the 27-strong European Union, with accession possibly coming as soon as 2030.…