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.
Opponents of EU deforestation legislation take their campaign to Brussels
“This Regulation is going to have a huge impact on small farmers in my country and other nations…
Legal affairs committee seeks easier residence permits for non-EU workers
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs have backed draft EU legislation to issue work and residence permits more quickly for…
Parliamentary election in Kazakhstan widens the door for closer cooperation with EU
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Since the start of geopolitical tensions in the world following the conflict in Ukraine,…
UN: Over 700 women die every day from pregnancy and childbirth complications
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A recent United Nations report revealed that the rate at which mothers die during…
Between a Rock and a Very Hard Place: China’s Ukraine War Dilemma
His comments came just ahead of what many see as a crunch visit to Russia this week by…
Like the EU, Tenshi “marries” the best of different cultures
Just like the European Union, the restaurant – Tenshi – tries to “marry the best” of its constituent…
Chinese diplomat says Beijing “will do utmost” to prevent conflict with Taiwan but refuses to rule out the use of force
The official policy was endorsed, as expected, by the new ambassador, who was addressing a briefing for businessmen…
Belarus should be sanctioned in the same way Russia is
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs say that the EU should consider imposing “comparable” sanctions on Belarus as it…
Electric tensions in the EU
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs have given a mixed reaction to the European Commission’s proposal to reform the…
EU parliament conference told of “devastating” economic cost of quakes in Türkiye and Syria
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A major conference has heard that while the recent earthquake in Türkiye had caused…
Healthier food and exercise can help stem the growing obesity epidemic
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Obesity is one of the biggest health crises facing the world today, with nearly 1 billion of us…
Women Entrepreneurs are fighting Bias and Barriers
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), SMEunited has paid tribute to women entrepreneurs…
Is the “war on journalism” a problem in Europe?
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A new report has voiced real concern about a current “war on journalism” in…
EU countries stall new pesticide rules, blame Ukraine war
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Center-right MEPs say they want to postpone the law proposal on pesticide reduction in…
MEPs to take part in parliamentary Rugby World Cup for first time
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The creation of a European Rugby Team and its participation in the Parliamentary World Cup has been…