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.
New chapter” opens in UK-EU relations
An EU leader says that despite Brexit there is “great potential” in what the 27-strong bloc and UK…
Former Minister welcomes revival of youth mobility
UK PM Sir Keir Starmer, speaking ahead of a summit in London between the two sides on Monday,…
Belgian SME commended on its 30th anniversary
The Mayor of Waterloo in Belgium has praised a local SME for helping to boost the local economy.…
EU grants €120M aid to Latin America, Caribbean
The European Commission says it will provide €120 million in new humanitarian aid to several Latin American and…
MEPs back new measures against Russia
The EU parliament’s International Trade Committee has approved a 50% increase in tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian…
New man at the top of Brewers of Europe
The Brewers of Europe’s General Assembly has elected as its new President, Christian Weber, CEO of the Karlsberg…
EU Urged to Regulate Short-Term Rentals Amid Housing Crisis
A new study calls for regulation the short term rental sector across the EU but “in a balanced…
Brussels Cathedral Hosts Bach Organ Concerts by Young Belgian Artists
For the second consecutive year, the association Ars in Cathedrali is offering a series of four organ concerts…
MEP calls for major increase in CAP funding
A senior MEP has unveiled a “major” new position paper outlining his vision for the future of European…
Leading airline records record profits
The Emirates Group has released its 2024-5 annual report, showing record profits for the year. What it calls…
EU joins in support for new Pope
EU figures and MEPs have congratulated the new Pope, Leo XIV, on his election. He is the first American…
Hunger-Striking medics push EU on Gaza Blockade
A delegation of doctors, surgeons, paramedics and activists have told of the “horrors” they experienced working in Gaza. They…
Cohesion and agriculture among key elements of next EU budget
MEPs say the next long-term EU budget must be better aligned with the Union’s new priorities of competitiveness…
New study on environmental compliance
The quality of the maps used to assess deforestation has been assessed for the first time. It also…
Defence soars up agenda for EU and MEPs
MEPs will next week vote on the report for the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). The aim is that the EDIP lays…