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 Flagship Scheme Yields Transcendent Benefits
Each euro in costs linked to the programme will ultimately bring five euros in benefits to EU citizens…
New EU fiscal rules criticised by the Greens
Comment came from Philippe Lamberts MEP, President of the Greens/EFA Group and negotiator in the Economic and Monetary…
EESC appoints new secretary general
Le Galo Flores is one of the Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain, an Aspen Institute Fellow, an…
MEPs back calls for end to violence in Gaza
Currently, it states that 136 hostages remain in Gaza. In response, the Israeli Army has killed over 23,000…
Fresh backing for Ukraine
The statement, issued on 16 January, is signed by Manfred Weber, EPP; Iratxe García Pérez, S&D; Malik Azmani,…
Kazakhstan: an unfolding economic saga
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The Central Asian nation, Kazakhstan, stands at a key point in its long-term future.…
EU efforts to cut emissions set to take another important step
MEPs have played a central role in ensuring the inclusion of these vital legislations within the Fit for…
Senior MEP welcomes outcome of Taiwan elections
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Taiwan’s president-elect, Lai Ching-te said his victory in the country’s presidential election was a…
Number of murdered Journalists reaches all time high
Two Journalists’ murders in Afghanistan occurred this year under Taliban rule, and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, 10…
Russia “trying to break resistance” of Ukraine people, says human rights lawyer
Russia has been accused of trying to “break the resistance” of Ukrainians and occupy the country, according to a leading…
MEP elected president of Romanian political party – less than two weeks after joining it
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), An MEP has been elected President of the Romanian National Conservative Party (PNCR). Christian…
Europe’s beer market is on the road to recovery – report
The European beer industry is bouncing back, with production and consumption progressively moving back towards 2019 levels, new…
Global Methane Pledge hailed as a “significant step towards a sustainable future.”
Kazakhstan, Central Asia's largest oil producer and a major gas producer, joined the “Global Methane Pledge”, a voluntary…
Gobmi: Saami Culture-Inspired Startup Wins Arctic Futures Award
The pair, who only a few years ago re-discovered their Saami heritage, set out to create sustainably-produced modern…
MEPs welcome draft new law designed to protect Journalists and NGOs
Following the negotiations, lead MEP Tiemo Wokken, a German member, said: “After intense negotiations, we have concluded a…