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.
Eurocities survey found city governments recognising challenges
Europe’s city governments are increasingly recognising the essential need to innovate the way they work to tackle urgent…
Towards Ethical AI: Protecting Workers and Promoting Inclusion in Europe
With artificial intelligence reshaping the workplace, it is crucial to continue promoting human-centric AI and advocating for policies…
European Greens call for EU action as Trump starts second term
The European Union has been told it “must stand on its own two feet, to fight both climate…
European Parliament groups respond to Israel-Hamas ceasefire
MEPs have been quick to respond to news of the tentative peace deal in the Middle East. On…
Business world calls for a “coherent” competitiveness strategy
Europe’s business community has come up with its own “wish list” for 2025. BusinessEurope, the body that represents…
Rutte discusses EU-NATO security and defence at MEPs debate
MEPs have discussed the security situation in Europe and beyond as well as defence and EU-NATO cooperation with…
EU accuses China of discriminating against medical devices in procurement market
A key report published on Tuesday (14 January) highlights what it calls “continued discrimination” against EU medical devices in China's public procurement market.…
MEPs have voiced “concern” about the fate of the opposition leader in Venezuela.
The ECR Group said it “stands by” María Corina Machado, leader of the democratic opposition in Venezuela and…
MEPs respond to updated guidelines on fact checkers
MEPs have given a mixed reaction to plans by Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg to overhaul content moderation on…
Jaune Toujours’ Vertigo Wins Global Acclaim
The start of a new year has also started on the right note for a Belgo-Brussels musical collective.…
Reviving an old favourite to help lift the January blues
It's that time of year again…. oh yes it is. In the best traditions of this time of…
A UK football club is stepping up the search for its “Holy Grail”.
Canterbury City FC in Kent has been without a home since as long ago as 1999 and is…
EU Leaders Vow Continued Support for Ukraine, Strengthen Position Amid Ongoing War
EU chief Antonio Costa says now is the time to “strengthen Ukraine for all scenarios.” He was speaking…
UK APPG on Citizens’ Rights to Relaunch in January, Focus on EU Citizens and Britons Abroad
The UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Citizens’ Rights, which looks at issues facing EU citizens in the UK…
Avian Flu Cases Surge in Europe and US, New Strains Detected in Pigs and Cattle
New outbreaks of avian influenza in wild and domestic birds have been reported in Europe, it has emerged.…