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.
EC rule of law report takes Malta to task
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Malta has not escaped some criticism from the EU in its annual rule of…
EU state aid for Romanian company approved
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, some €99.5 million support…
EU takes Hungary to task of rule of law
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hungary has come under fire from the EU in the bloc's annual rule…
Left reaffirms its “opposition to the Von Der Leyen coalition”
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Left group in the European Parliament has decided to welcome Movimento 5…
New editor for top UK-based horeca
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Taste London has announced the appointment of George Shaw as its new Editor-in-Chief.…
EU starts to mobilise support to tackle forest fire emergencies
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wildfires continue to affect multiple European countries this summer. Wildfires fanned by strong…
Brussels and Milan force ever closer links
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The cities of Brussels and Milan are forging ever closer connections – and…
EC signs deal with pharma company to combat diphtheria
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU has announced it is taking urgent action to combat what it…
Campaign to restore Eurostar services in South East of England gathers pace
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A major campaign has been launched to restore Eurostar services in the south…
Applications invited for “Culture Moves Europe”
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission is inviting applications for grant aid under an innovative culture…
Honoring Roma and Sinti Victims: European Holocaust Memorial Event
To mark the European Holocaust Memorial Day for Roma and Sinti, the Roma Foundation for Europe and its…
New survey shows growing support for more action to protect seals
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A new survey indicates broad support among EU citizens for maintaining the ban…
EU voices concern of lack of rule of law in some countries
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU says “systematic concerns” remain about the rule of law in some countries.It…
New measures imposed by EU for “human rights abuses”
EU member states have rubberstamped a new round of restrictive measures against four persons and two entities under…
EU Parliament’s Metsola gets a 2nd term in office
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEPs have broadly supported the re-election of Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola as president…