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 Parliament condemns Rwanda’s role in DRC conflict
MEPs say the Rwandan government must withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s territory and cease…
Ireland sees 8.3% rise in domestic abuse calls
A senior MEP has called for a crackdown on “domestic violence” after data shows a surge in cases…
Best Valentine’s Day restaurants in Brussels: Romantic dining spots for 2025
It is the day many look forward the most each year…. Valentine’s Day. The day when lovers and loved…
Ukrainian speaker urges EU support in EU Parliament address
The Chair of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, has addressed a formal sitting of the European Parliament…
Fighting for the soul of Europe
The Left group in the European Parliament has warned it is getting ready for a “fight for the…
Olivér Várhelyi supports modernisation of animal welfare legislation
The modernisation of animal welfare legislation is “an opportunity we should not miss,” Says an EU Commissioner. Olivér Várhelyi, who…
EU praised for cancer fight on World Cancer Day
The EU has been praised for its efforts to combat cancer. This came on Tuesday - World Cancer…
Campaigners have attacked the European Commission’s new “Competitiveness Compass.”
They claim that it “confirms widespread concerns that President Ursula von der Leyen's administration is unleashing a sweeping…
Belgium forms new government: N-VA leads as Centre-Right
The weekend news that Belgium has – finally – formed a government has been widely welcomed. The country,…
New book pays tribute to late Queen and local citizens
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-serving monarch and much loved throughout her kingdom. Now, a newly launched book…
NUJU’s ‘Journalists in War Zones’ photo exhibition opens in Fulda
A photo exhibition of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU), called “Ukraine: Journalists in War Zones”, has opened in the…
EU appoints Dane official to top job
Preben Aamann has been appointed the EU Council’s new Director-General for Communication and Information (COMM). He will start…
“Kip on Smiling”- that’s this Belgian success story.
Welcome to the new kid on the Brussels block …or should that be new “kip”? The word kip…
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…