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.
Barnier will provide “ballast” in French politics
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) New French PM Michel Barnier will give “some much-needed ballast to France’s somewhat unstable…
Flanders Marks 80th Anniversary of WWII Liberation: Events in Ypres and Poperinge
Flanders and the rest of Belgium will this weekend mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation in the…
Culinary festival set to go down a treat in Brussels
Brussels’ annual Eat Festival will take place later this month (September 26 to 29) at the city's Gare…
The future of farming comes under the spotlight
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) A major new report voices optimism about the future of the troubled agricultural sector…
EU moves to help staff shortages in nursing
The EU Commission said it had moved to support Member States in retaining nurses in their health systems…
EU auditors critical of disbursement of pandemic funds
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The first three years of the EU’s €724 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)…
The head of Brewers of Europe sets out her policy aims
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Julia Leferman has officially assumed her role as the new Secretary General of The…
Polio in Gaza: First Outbreak in 25 Years
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The EU has called for an “immediate humanitarian pause” to enable the vaccination of…
BD Comic Strip Festival fans set to converge on Brussels for big annual jamboree
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Calling all comic fans: the hugely popular BD Comic Strip Festival is coming to…
Closer ties between EU and Japan welcomed by senior MEP
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A senior MEP has welcomed the prospect of closer cooperation between the EU and…
Seventeen candidates for best croquette comp
Establishments wishing to participate in the 2024 edition of the Best Shrimp Croquette in Brussels competition have been…
Media union condemns death of British journalist in Ukraine
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine has strongly condemned the killing of a…
Nominations sought for top EU posts
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Commission has launched a call for nominations of scientists to be shortlisted…
New health outbreak causing increasing concern
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU has moved to provide what is says is an “immediate response”…
New look for ECR group in parliament
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The centre-right European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament has…