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.
Head for the slopes – at Ice Mountain in Belgium
The winter skiing season will soon be upon us so what better idea than to brush up on…
Renewed demands for better animal welfare at EU level
Campaign group Compassion in World Farming is calling for improved animal welfare at EU level. It wants European…
Harris “needed to take decisive action needed on the climate crisis” – claim
Greens MEPs have expressed concerns about the impact a second Trump presidency may have on current efforts to…
U.S election important for transatlantic relationship – former MEP
Two senior former MEPs have voiced concern about the possibility of Donald Trump winning this week’s election in…
NUJ Launches Journalists’ Safety Tracker to Mark International Day Against Impunity
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is being marked with the launch of a new…
EPP move on media claims into “investigation”
The biggest political group in the EU parliament has moved to respond to a reported investigation. This concerns…
New scheme could get youth mobility back on track
A ‘Railway Erasmus’ has been mooted as a way of boosting youth mobility across Europe. This is one…
Meat lobby’s pushback against EU animal welfare reforms
New documents are said to “shed light" on a “pushback” from industry lobbyists against recent advancements in animal…
Lights show promises to bring some winter cheer
Fancy brightening up those upcoming dark winter nights? It is not so easy but one annual tradition promises…
MEPs back Taiwan’s campaign to join international organisations
MEPs have adopted a resolution that “condemns China's continued military provocations against Taiwan” and firmly rejects any unilateral…
Central Asian country gears up for crunch elections
For over two decades, Uzbekistan remained trapped in the limbo of a post-Soviet world. But, this Sunday (October…
Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Awarded 2024 Sakharov Prize for Human Rights Defense
The leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces and the opposition candidate in the July presidential elections has been awarded…
Moldova’s Election: A Victory Against Russian Interference
MEPs have greeted the outcome of elections in Moldova, saying that while the result was close they are…
Brexit Dossier Reveals 2,000 Negative Impacts, Sparking EU Membership Reevaluation Calls
Citizen journalists have compiled a dossier that contains over 2,000 examples, including in the tourism and travel sectors,…
European economy “lagging behind”
The body representing small businesses at the EU level says Europe’s economy is lagging behind. SMEunited has now…