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.
Major divisions emerging over ongoing war in Ukraine – report
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Ukrainians are not yet ready to countenance territorial trade-offs for NATO accession. This is…
Eurojust leads major operation against European drug trafficking network
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Thirteen arrests across Europe mark the dismantling of a major drug network spanning Belgium,…
Independent Scotland “would rejoin EU”
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper), The SNP says it is the only party which is offering Scotland a way…
World’s first “AI MP” standing in UK General Election
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - "SmarterUK" has introduced AI Steve, an AI candidate for the UK general election,…
EU parliament president on “challenge” facing new assembly
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the challenge of turning electoral promises into…
Leaders urged to “intensify” military support for Ukraine at EU summit in Brussels
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU leaders meet in Brussels for a 2-day summit to discuss the Strategic…
Thirty Brussels restos honoured for “exemplary” Belgian cuisine
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspapers) - A number of restaurants in the Brussels-Capital Region have been awarded the “Brusselicious”…
Dutch PM to take over as head of NATO
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The North Atlantic Council has appointed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as NATO's…
Chef Orlando Satchell on a Mission to Elevate Caribbean Cuisine
Castries (Brussels Morning) - Celebrity chef Orlando Satchell is promoting Caribbean cuisine and challenging its stereotypes. He believes…
Europe facing a new “gas crisis”- EU auditors
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Court of Auditors reports that despite the EU's efforts to address…
So-called “ghetto law” branded “devastating” by campaigners
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will review the legality…
Is France “meddling” in the Caucasus?
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - France stands accused of forging a controversial arms relationship with Armenia in the…
EU wide law aims to give added support to victims of violence against women
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU has introduced new laws to combat violence against women and domestic…
Concern voiced over “rising attacks” on Roma in Germany
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In 2023, Germany experienced a troubling surge in attacks against Sinti and Roma…
EU chief Josep Borrell voices concern over “erosion of rights” in Hong Kong
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The EU’s outgoing foreign affairs chief says there has been a “continuous erosion of…