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 measures imposed by EU for “human rights abuses”
EU member states have rubberstamped a new round of restrictive measures against four persons and two entities under…
EU Parliament’s Metsola gets a 2nd term in office
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEPs have broadly supported the re-election of Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola as president…
Anger over EU “representation” at Iran president swearing in
Some MEPs are angry that the EU will be "represented" at the swearing in this week of Iran's…
ECR group up in arms over “EU representation” at Iran inauguration
Europe (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Some MEPs have demanded that the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security…
Search on to find best culinary “superstar” in Brussels
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - It’s that time of year again: the quest to find the best shrimp…
MEPs reaffirm their “full support” for war-torn Ukraine
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Russia’s war against Ukraine and the need for continuous EU support for Ukraine has…
New EU parliament text condemns both Russia and Orban
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), With Russia’s war against Ukraine raging on, MEPs have reconfirmed their view that the…
Three Renew Europe MEPs elected to lead core EU committees
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Three Renew Europe MEPs, Strack-Zimmermann, Kyuchyuk, and Andrews, were elected to chair…
Green and ECR MEPs elected chairs of two key EU parliament committees
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The European parliament has voted on the leadership of two of its most important…
EU Council approves first-ever military assistance for Armenia
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Council has approved a €10 million assistance measure for the…
Mixed reaction to von der Leyen’s re-election
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) - In what some have called a “pivotal moment” for the European Union, Ursula…
Rival sets out credentials for EC presidency post
MEPs will vote on Thursday to decide if Ursula von der Leyen serves another term as EC president.…
MEPs set to vote on next EC president
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union this week decides on its leaders and who will steer…
New UK PM set to host key meeting of European leaders
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A former UK MEP said a key meeting this week is a…
New additions to EU “protected list”
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Two new items have been given “protected” status by the EU. This comes after…