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.
EU Council approves first-ever military assistance for Armenia
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Council has approved a €10 million assistance measure for the…
Mixed reaction to von der Leyen’s re-election
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) - In what some have called a “pivotal moment” for the European Union, Ursula…
Rival sets out credentials for EC presidency post
MEPs will vote on Thursday to decide if Ursula von der Leyen serves another term as EC president.…
MEPs set to vote on next EC president
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union this week decides on its leaders and who will steer…
New UK PM set to host key meeting of European leaders
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A former UK MEP said a key meeting this week is a…
New additions to EU “protected list”
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Two new items have been given “protected” status by the EU. This comes after…
Election of new EU Commission president top of the agenda for MEPS
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper), The newly elected European Parliament holds its constitutive session in Strasbourg this week,…
Big week looms over top EU Jobs
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), A decision on the next president of the EU commission will take place in…
Hungary focused on “fostering international cooperation”
Belgium(Brussels Morning Newspaper), Hungary has taken up the rotating presidency at a sensitive time for Europe, a time…
EU-wide body condemns attack on Ukraine hospital
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Russia’s attack on Kyiv this week,including a children’s hospital, has faced fresh stiff condemnation.…
Greater focus needed on how existing international law can prevent the increasing militarisation of outer space
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), There is a pressing need for countries and international organisations to understand better how…
Marine Le Pen and Viktor Orbán form major EU far-right alliance EU Parliament
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Marine Le Pen and Viktor Orbán have formed the Patriots for Europe, a far-right…
New mandatory speed assistance system for cars begins July 7
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Starting 7 July, all newly manufactured cars must have Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), a…
Parties unite in France to “block” the Far Right
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The success of the Far Right in the first round of the French elections…
Socialist group leader congratulates Labour on UK election victory
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper). The leader of the Socialist group in the EU parliament has heralded Labour’s stunning…