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.
Top MEP says frozen Russian state assets should be used to “reconstruct” Ukraine
A senior MEP has used a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to warn that the West is…
Project in Greenland wins top award
Siu-Tsiu, a non-profit social enterprise based in Greenland, has won the Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award. This provides…
Former EU foreign affairs chief re-elected for another term at College of Europe
A former top EU official has been elected for a second term at the helm of the College…
Former MEP taken on as “advisor” to von der Leyen
A former leading MEP has taken up a senior role with the EU Commission, it has emerged. Philippe Lamberts…
Average wages in Britain are only slightly higher than they were in 2007, says a new report
What it calls an “extraordinary” fact is down, it says, to extremely weak productivity growth after 2008. France,…
EU needs to back sustainable recovery of Europe’s beer industry
Beer remains a “motor” for Europe’s economy but continues to face multiple challenges, ranging from the aftershocks of…
New book calls for “rebranding” of European Union
Europe must learn to “sell itself” more effectively to safeguard its long-term future, according to a new book.…
MEPs Condemn Global Human Rights Violations in Hong Kong, Iran, and Cambodia
MEPs have raised concerns over Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently…
Winter “magic” – in lovely setting of La Hulpe
The long, dark winter nights can seem a bit grim at the best of times, not least with…
The world’s best airline’s newest jet
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase…
Winter “magic” in lovely setting of La Hulpe
The long, dark winter nights can seem a bit grim at the best of times, not least with…
Felipe Garcia’s Burlesque Show: A Celebration of Belgian Talent and Artistic Brilliance
Belgium is often either sadly misrepresented or just ignored when it comes to international discourse. But there is…
MEPs signalled strong disapproval of new EU Commission leadership
Some MEPs have signalled their strong disapproval of the new team of EU commissioners to serve under Ursula…
Poland makes security a key priority of its EU presidency
Poland has outlined the political direction of the rotating presidency the country will hold from January to June…
Housing is a “human right,” a conference told
A conference was told that greater use of digitalisation in the construction and housing industry “can bring opportunities…