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.
“Top 10” of things to do and see this Christmas in Belgium
Christmas is coming so what better time of the year to get out and enjoy some festive fun…
“Shoebox” appeal launched to help needy in Brussels
‘Tis the season of goodwill, so you might be feeling like spreading some goodwill. If so, there is…
Majority want closer EU-UK ties – survey
A major new poll of public attitudes towards UK-EU relations since 2016 has just been published. It was…
Some EU citizens in UK “excluded” from vital services – conference told
Some EU citizens in the UK are being “locked out of exercising their rights”, a conference was told.…
Top MEP says frozen Russian state assets should be used to “reconstruct” Ukraine
A senior MEP has used a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to warn that the West is…
Project in Greenland wins top award
Siu-Tsiu, a non-profit social enterprise based in Greenland, has won the Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award. This provides…
Former EU foreign affairs chief re-elected for another term at College of Europe
A former top EU official has been elected for a second term at the helm of the College…
Former MEP taken on as “advisor” to von der Leyen
A former leading MEP has taken up a senior role with the EU Commission, it has emerged. Philippe Lamberts…
Average wages in Britain are only slightly higher than they were in 2007, says a new report
What it calls an “extraordinary” fact is down, it says, to extremely weak productivity growth after 2008. France,…
EU needs to back sustainable recovery of Europe’s beer industry
Beer remains a “motor” for Europe’s economy but continues to face multiple challenges, ranging from the aftershocks of…
New book calls for “rebranding” of European Union
Europe must learn to “sell itself” more effectively to safeguard its long-term future, according to a new book.…
MEPs Condemn Global Human Rights Violations in Hong Kong, Iran, and Cambodia
MEPs have raised concerns over Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently…
Winter “magic” – in lovely setting of La Hulpe
The long, dark winter nights can seem a bit grim at the best of times, not least with…
The world’s best airline’s newest jet
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase…
Winter “magic” in lovely setting of La Hulpe
The long, dark winter nights can seem a bit grim at the best of times, not least with…