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.
Praising Belgium’s “constantly evolving national wine sector”
Belgian viticulture continues to grow. That was the keynote message to emerge from a major wine awards and…
Mayors are “symbols of unity” – CoR conference told
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has held its first meetings with local and regional politicians from…
Poland elects a new President
Some MEPs have welcomed the election of Karol Nawrocki as President of Poland. Nawrocki, the populist-right opposition candidate…
London’s latest visitor attraction – the size of 30 basketball courts
The keenly-awaited V&A East Storehouse, which officially opened on Saturday (31 May), is the size of 30 basketball…
MEPs: “Frontex should be deployed to Spain”
MEPs are “urgently” calling for Frontex to be deployed in Ceuta and Melilla - Spain’s autonomous cities on…
Mixed reaction to new plans for EU single market
A campaign group claims that plans outlined recently by the European Commission “will boost corporate power.” Campaigners allege that the…
EU told: Keep the “flame” of enlargement alive
Decentralisation and the transition towards a greener, more sustainable economy were centre-stage at the Enlargement Day conference held…
Hungary back in the spotlight over freedom of speech
MEPs have attacked the “failure” of EU member states to take action against Hungary over its alleged curbs…
Famous London landmark celebrates its 25th anniversary
A quarter of a century ago it was a set of bland-looking government offices and a carpark. But…
Incoming Danish presidency of the EU issued with “wish list”
Denmark is set to take over the key rotating presidency of the EU and Europe’s business community has…
Report identifies areas for improvement in working conditions
Over 14 million EU citizens work and live in a Member State other than their own, new figures…
EU announces new aid to combat wildfires
The EU says it has put together teams of firefighters and aircraft to help European countries affected by…
Brussels Backs 50% Tariff Hike on Russian, Belarusian Agricultural Imports
MEPs in Brussels have backed increased tariffs on fertilisers and certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods. The move,…
EU-wide journalism award launched
The fifth edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism has been launched. It is run by…
EU accused of “not being effective” in supporting pension schemes
The EU has not been effective in supporting the development of supplementary pensions, which complement state pensions and…