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.
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…
UK defence outlook must change, says expert
A top defence expert says the UK has "neither the financial nor the political and diplomatic clout it…
MEPs call for more support for “Three Seas Region”
MEPs have demanded dedicated EU funding to strengthen infrastructure, connectivity and resilience across the Three Seas region. This…
“Landmark” deal agreed on global shipping
The European Commission has welcomed a “landmark” deal which aims to cut maritime pollution. The agreement, with the…
Top hospitality brand leading the way for an trouble-torn industry
The head of a leading hospitality brand says the industry still faces “difficulties” after the coronavirus pandemic, but…
Spring events bloom at Tour & Taxis Brussels
Spring is in the air, and you can feel it in every corner of Tour & Taxis, the…
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…