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.
Brussels and Milan force ever closer links
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The cities of Brussels and Milan are forging ever closer connections – and…
EC signs deal with pharma company to combat diphtheria
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU has announced it is taking urgent action to combat what it…
Campaign to restore Eurostar services in South East of England gathers pace
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A major campaign has been launched to restore Eurostar services in the south…
Applications invited for “Culture Moves Europe”
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission is inviting applications for grant aid under an innovative culture…
Honoring Roma and Sinti Victims: European Holocaust Memorial Event
To mark the European Holocaust Memorial Day for Roma and Sinti, the Roma Foundation for Europe and its…
New survey shows growing support for more action to protect seals
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A new survey indicates broad support among EU citizens for maintaining the ban…
EU voices concern of lack of rule of law in some countries
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU says “systematic concerns” remain about the rule of law in some countries.It…
New measures imposed by EU for “human rights abuses”
EU member states have rubberstamped a new round of restrictive measures against four persons and two entities under…
EU Parliament’s Metsola gets a 2nd term in office
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEPs have broadly supported the re-election of Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola as president…
Anger over EU “representation” at Iran president swearing in
Some MEPs are angry that the EU will be "represented" at the swearing in this week of Iran's…
ECR group up in arms over “EU representation” at Iran inauguration
Europe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Some MEPs have demanded that the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security…
Search on to find best culinary “superstar” in Brussels
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - It’s that time of year again: the quest to find the best shrimp…
MEPs reaffirm their “full support” for war-torn Ukraine
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Russia’s war against Ukraine and the need for continuous EU support for Ukraine has…
New EU parliament text condemns both Russia and Orban
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), With Russia’s war against Ukraine raging on, MEPs have reconfirmed their view that the…
Three Renew Europe MEPs elected to lead core EU committees
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Three Renew Europe MEPs, Strack-Zimmermann, Kyuchyuk, and Andrews, were elected to chair…