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.
EU candidate countries set to join work of EU institution
The initiative, a priority of EESC President Oliver Röpke, seeks to set new standards for involving candidate countries in…
Cost of the war to Ukraine’s economy outlined in a new report
The report outlines the damage caused by the war so far as assessed by the Government of Ukraine,…
New survey pains worrying picture of business climate
It says, for example, that around 60% of responding companies have to wait over a year and up…
Farmers granted exemption from rules on land lying fallow
The European Commission has agreed to grant a partial exemption for European farmers from the conditionality rule on…
Motoring ahead – that’s this Brussels brasserie
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The EU Quarter (or “Bubble” as it’s also known) in Brussels is full of…
First ever EU wide rules agreed on platform workers
The Platform Work Directive aims to ensure that people performing platform work have their employment status classified correctly…
MEPs voice concern about Serbia and alleged electoral interference by Russia
In a separate resolution adopted on Thursday with 433 votes in favor, 56 against, and 18 abstentions, Parliament…
MEPs give guarded welcome to new crackdown on violence against women and girls
MEPs had fought for a consent-based law to become a legal reality but the blocking minority in Council…
New rules will make European roads safer, say MEPs
New rules will make European roads safer, say MEPs Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Serious traffic offences, such as…
Omar Harfouch calls for international support in combating corruption in Lebanon
Harfouch, founder of the Third Lebanese Republic political party and a prominent reformist voice, described Lebanon as a…
Awards honour valuable contributions to EU rail sector
The “Rail Trailblazer” prize has gone to a project by Danish State Railways (DSB) pioneering a new train…
Trilogue agreement – The right to repair is coming
The Commission said it welcomes the provisional political deal on the Commission’s March 2023 proposal on common rules to promote the repair of goods…
Taiwan’s ambassador to the EU helps promote its tourist potential at the launch of the trade show
The four-day show (Salon des Vacances/Vakantiesalon), at Brussels Expo, opened on Thursday and runs until Sunday (3 February)…
Brand new resto “takes root” on Brussels eating out scene
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The eating out habits of Belgians may be changing, according to a survey. Comeos, the…
Echoes of a failed coup attempt: Kazakhstan’s Special Services discover another weapons cache
Initially sparked by demonstrations over rising energy costs, the situation escalated into riots and eventually morphed into what…