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.
Serving up success for Belgium
Never mind about the football World Cup… Belgium has crowned two champions already. Claude Remacle and Kristof Vandenabeele…
Fresh crackdown on child abuse welcomed
MEPs have broadly welcomed new EU moves to combat child abuse. They were responding to a new agreement…
Ten years is a long time in politics. .. “It is an eternity in geopolitics”
MEPs are calling for “greater ambition” in rebuilding the EU UK relationship ahead of the next EU UK…
Majority of Brits want closer relationship with EU, says new poll
A major new polling report reveals that British voters across all party lines - including those that support…
Hitting the right notes… that’s Brussels’ Cathedral summer series
The 14th organ festival, organized by “Ars in Cathedrali” at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula…
Act of Remembrance honours war dead buried in Belgium
It isn’t for nothing that Belgium is, historically, known as the “battlefield of Europe” and a solemn and…
Conflict zone protection now available for Emirates passengers
Insurance protection against “conflict” is part of a new package being offered to air passengers. The move aims…
EU welcomes US-Iran peace deal
The EU has warmly welcomed the agreement reached between the US and Iran. This, it goes on to say,…
MEPs give broad backing to new EU-US trade deal
MEPs have backed the EU-US trade deal, saying it is a “pragmatic and necessary agreement that gives European…
Going down a treat – that’s Belgian wine
Belgium’s wine growing sector is blooming, says Marc Declerck, of the leading wine and restaurant guide Gault &…
Overlooking Roma communities is no longer “simply a minority rights issue”
Democratic resilience must extend to the communities where democratic systems are most tested. For Europe, this means ensuring…
CPMR welcomes EU’s ambitious new islands strategy
The EU’s newly announced islands strategy has been hailed as a “welcome and historic step.” The initiative, unveiled…
Belgium Military Wives Choir : a “lifeline” for women
There’s more to life in the military than you might think. One of the less well publicised aspects…
CPMR welcomes EU’s ambitious new islands strategy
The EU’s newly announced islands strategy has been hailed as a “welcome and historic step.” The initiative, unveiled…
“Growing sense” that Europe cannot rely on the U.S. for security – survey
Public support for expanding the EU eastwards is “slipping,” says a major new survey. It found that majorities…