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.
Concert in Brussels aims to hit the right note
Do you like Baroque music? If so, an upcoming event in Brussels may hit the right note with…
Top festival Kunstenfestivaldesarts returns for another year
From 9 to 31 May, the 30th edition of Kunstenfestivaldesarts will celebrate contemporary artistic creation through theatre, dance,…
MEPs attack sweeping U.S tariffs on EU
Senior MEPs have attacked President Trump’s 20 percent tariffs on goods from the EU entering the U.S. The…
“Stand up in solidarity ” conference on Ukraine told
Ukrainian civil society actors joined forces with European policymakers to discuss the role of civil society and Trade…
EU urged to consider “alternatives” to live animal transport
Millions of animals go on “difficult journeys” within and outside of Europe each year. Transported via land and…
Crackdown on wildlife crime welcomed
Campaigners say the first formal appointment of a wildlife conservation organisation as a “Trusted Flagger” in the European…
Europe’s success depends on peripheral regions, conference told
Regional leaders from across Europe gathered in Bari, Italy, for a key conference on maritime-related issues. It was…
Anger over meeting in EU parliament
Several organisations have complained to EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola condemning an event that, they claim, “framed trans…
MEP angered by U.S visit to Greenland
The wife of the U.S Vice-President JD Vance, Usha Vance, along with the country’s National Security Adviser Mike…
EU unveils Steel & Metals Action Plan to Sscure industry’s future
The European Commission has presented its long awaited Steel and Metals Action Plan – the EU Commission’s plan…
Foreign Correspondents Support RFE/RL as Funding Ends
The Brussels-based Foreign Correspondents Association (API-IPA) says it stands in full solidarity with the journalists and staff of…
EU Leaders to tackle competitiveness, defence, and Ukraine
Competitiveness will take centre-stage when EU leaders converge on Brussels for a key summit later this month. Leaders…
ECR MEPs urge faster EU phase-out of Russian Gas imports
MEPs from the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group have renewed their call for a rapid phase-out of…
MEPs back Syrian-Led transition, urge EU support
MEPs have voted to support a Syrian-led “fair” political transition to unite and rebuild Syria. Concerned about stability…
EU “regrets” US tariffs, unveils €26B response to protect businesses
The EU Commission says it “regrets” the US decision to impose tariffs against European companies. The EC has…