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 anti-corruption rules only a “first step”
The EU’s new Anti-Corruption Directive can only be a "first step” towards tackling the issue, say some MEPs.…
Brussels cathedral concert for Easter
Easter is fast approaching and you may be looking for nice ways to spend the short holiday season.…
EU chief pays tribute to those killed in Brussels’ attacks
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has paid solemn tribute to those killed in one of Belgium’s darkest…
Cathedral concert for Easter in Brussels
Easter is fast approaching and you may be looking for nice ways to spend the short holiday season.…
Special re-dedication service for Trooper Fred – the “unknown soldier”
It’s a question that remained a mystery for decades: who exactly was the “unknown soldier” buried in an…
Stepping out…… to discover Brussels’ best chocolatiers
Calling all chocolate lovers. A one-off walking trail of some of the best chocolate shops in Brussels is…
Going down a treat… that’s Belgium’s chocolatiers
For one vital sector of the nation's economy it was Belgium’s equivalent of the Oscars. And, just as…
Appeal goes out to commemorate upcoming historic WW1 milestone
It was supposed to be the “war to end all wars” and a significant World War One landmark…
EU playing akey role in supporting repatriation flights
Two repatriation flights chartered directly by the European Commission have now landed in Warsaw, Poland. It will back…
EU vote “draws a clear line for searching child sexual abuse online”
The Renew Europe group says it welcomes the extension of the derogation of the e-Privacy Directive to tackle…
EU official demands more action on gender inequality
Belgium’s EU commissioner Hadja Lahbib has called for more to be done to close the gender gap. This comes…
Why Kazakhstan’s Referendum Matters Beyond Its Borders
On March 15, citizens of Kazakhstan will vote in a national referendum on a proposed new constitution. Constitutional referendums…
Blooming marvellous – that’s Brussels’ Floralia festival
It’s back: a glorious floral adventure in the private park of a Belgian castle. “Floralia Brussels” is an…
Latest Greens electoral success shows party offers a “credible vision”
The Greens party believes that their electoral victory in a key German state signals a growing “European momentum”.…
German lawyer to head fight against EU fraud
Andrés Ritter has been named at the new head of a body that spearheads the fight against EU…