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.
SMEs in Europe Unite: Priorities for the 2024 European Elections
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) The body representing small businesses in Europe has drafted a wish list of hopes…
EU Public Calls for Stronger Defence, Less Reliance on US
The report, which comprises public opinion data from eleven EU member states – Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany,…
EU to Evaluate Further Support for Ukraine Amid Budget Plans for 2024
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The EU says it will “assess” further support for Ukraine after tabling its budget plans…
EDIH Network Summit: Driving Digital Transformation in Europe
EDIH representatives, decision-makers, and experts from the digital transformation community exchanged their experiences and best practices on how…
MEPs Call for Action Against Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
When overused, they may create resistance, rendering bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites possibly unresponsive to medicines.
Simple but stupendous meat at Sablon
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) Whisper it quietly but Belgium has just chalked up something of a European first.…
Spanish presidency and economic priorities for Europe in 2024
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) The incoming Spanish presidency of the EU has been issued with a “wish list” of…
Georgian President reiterates “unwavering will” of Georgian people to join European family
“Your recommendations are not some foreign ideas imposed on us - as was Soviet ideology. These are in…
European Mental Health Week: A risk of policy overreach?
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper), European Mental Health Week, a key awareness-raising exercise that has just concluded, brought the…
Spain’s conservative opposition heading for emphatic win in regional polls
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper) Spain's conservative opposition Popular Party has recorded significant gains in Sunday's elections. The results…
European Commission Welcomes Deal on Single Access Point, Boosting Capital Markets
Meanwhile, BusinessEurope, a Brussels-based organization representing the business sector in Europe, has released a policy paper titled "Open…
Ukraine’s regions and cities take further steps towards EU
At the Conference, the Ukrainian government presented its roadmap for the country's reconstruction. The year's Ukraine Recovery Conference…
Taiwanese Community in Belgium Protests for Taiwan’s Entry into WHO
China sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be under Beijing's control and China's President…
Criminals loot cultural heritage in Macedonia
Several incidents over the past decade demonstrate the threat posed to the rich cultural heritage of this Balkan…
MEPs Push for New EU Laws to Streamline Asset Seizures and Compensate Victims
It was said that, compared to existing legislation, the new directive would also cover trafficking in firearms, certain…