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.
IRC Emergency Watchlist 2026: EU aid has never been more vital as global support “collapses”
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has released its annual “Emergency Watchlist” identifying the 20 countries it say are most…
EPP Young Farmers Congress: Winners Inspire European Agriculture
Europe's young farmers hailed as an "inspiration" The 11th EPP European Congress of Young Farmers has honoured those…
CJEU to Rule on Denmark’s ‘Ghetto Package’ and Racial Discrimination
The EU’s top court, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), is expected to rule soon…
Relais & Châteaux: Winter Dining in Belgium & Luxembourg
You might be craving for Christmas and its comforts. If so, you cannot be blamed. As winter settles…
Kazakhstan–EU Gateway Launches Cooperation Platform
The Kazakhstan–EU Gateway (KEG) has officially launched its new cooperation platform today by convening the high-level roundtable “Strategic…
Former Czech president attacks “arrogant green activists”
Václav Klaus, the former President of the Czech Republic,has taken over the presidency of a foundation that questions…
MEP: EU has decisions to make on GSP+
Romanian MEP Georgina Teodorescu has urged the EU to rethink Pakistan’s GSP+ status unless the country respects “certain…
EU told to “act with courage”
A conference was told that European policies are “seriously penalising businesses”. So says Aurelio Regina, Confindustria’s delegate for…
EU urged to give “lift off” for space policy
The Brussels-based European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has urged the EU to step up public and private…
MEPs meet the Pope at the Vatican
A group of MEPs had an audience with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday (10 December) at the Vatican…
Clash over new EU plans for asylum and migration
The European Council has reached agreement on a raft of policies, which will set the direction for the…
Experts voice concern over rising cases of Listeria
A new report says that changing diets and an ageing population may be contributing to a rise in…
Top award for new cultural centre
A prestige international award has gone to Uzbekistan's new Islamic Civilization Centre. The Prix Avicenne is awarded for…
Cheers: Audrey’s wine labels go down a treat
The art of wine labelling is often overlooked in the desire to find that perfect bottle, one that…
Tributes paid to much-loved journalist
Warm tributes have been paid to Hans de Bruijn, a long-time stalwart of the media scene in Brussels,…