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.
Poland’s Remarkable Road Safety Success: 47% Reduction in Road Deaths Earns Prestigious Award
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has awarded its 2023 Road Safety Performance Index…
Qatargate Scandal Exposes European Parliament’s Integrity Crisis
Hinds noted, "The European Parliament should stop twiddling its thumbs waiting for an independent ethics body for all…
Best of Portugal Returns to Brussels, Showcasing Finest Portuguese Products
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The eagerly anticipated 9th edition of the Best of Portugal festival is set to…
Leading airline flies for the flag for sustainability
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Emirates’ plans to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777…
Energy transition in the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), An alliance of NGOs, including Oceana, ClientEarth and Our Fish, are calling on the…
EC continues pursuit over Poland’s supposed EU law violations
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The European Commission has decided to open an infringement procedure against Poland by sending…
New Report Reveals Widespread Non-Transparency and Unsustainability in Global Cotton Brands”
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The “vast majority” of international brands (89%) are “non-transparent, unsustainable and show little progress towards…
EU Ethics Body: Toothless and Underwhelming Proposal Sparks Outrage and Doubts
An EC spokesman said, “Thanks to these changes, EU politicians will be subject to common, clear, transparent, and…
SMEs in Europe Unite: Priorities for the 2024 European Elections
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) The body representing small businesses in Europe has drafted a wish list of hopes…
EU Public Calls for Stronger Defence, Less Reliance on US
The report, which comprises public opinion data from eleven EU member states – Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany,…
EU to Evaluate Further Support for Ukraine Amid Budget Plans for 2024
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The EU says it will “assess” further support for Ukraine after tabling its budget plans…
EDIH Network Summit: Driving Digital Transformation in Europe
EDIH representatives, decision-makers, and experts from the digital transformation community exchanged their experiences and best practices on how…
MEPs Call for Action Against Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
When overused, they may create resistance, rendering bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites possibly unresponsive to medicines.
Simple but stupendous meat at Sablon
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) Whisper it quietly but Belgium has just chalked up something of a European first.…
Spanish presidency and economic priorities for Europe in 2024
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) The incoming Spanish presidency of the EU has been issued with a “wish list” of…