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 chief pledges renewed support for Ukraine
Presidents Zelenskyy and Metsola spoke to the press after their meeting. President Metsola said,“The European Parliament will help…
Concerns voiced over road safety
Meanwhile in Germany, more than 1000 cities are calling for the right to set local speed limits, a…
MEPs call on EU “to deal with Russia’s interference”
Following what it calls “several recent revelations of Kremlin-backed attempts to interfere with and undermine European democratic processes,”…
New trade deal comes into force
Under the deal, which comes into effect from 1 May, EU businesses, producers and farmers are now able…
New website launched to help boost voter turnout in EU elections
Action for Democracy (A4D), a nonpartisan organization, says the website, eu2024.info, serves as a “comprehensive resource offering tailored voting…
Putting key EU environment policy into practice – that’s this Brussels eatery
But in order to enable and accelerate this transition to a fair, healthy, and environmentally-friendly food system it…
Expert sounds warning on the impact of social media on radicalization
Gülden Hennemann, an expert on radicalization, extremism, and prevention, said there had been a "complete shift" in the…
EU announces fresh aid in Middle East conflict
This support, according to the EC statement, aims to scale up the desperately needed food assistance, nutritional, health,…
Mixed reaction to the outcome of a key vote on EU packaging
They say the vote, the EU Parliament, supports the trilogue agreement and “avoids delaying” the legislative process.
EU auditors raise some concerns about aid funding for Türkiye
The ECA, the EU’s financial watchdog, says that although the €6 billion Facility for Refugees in Turkey has addressed the…
From beer to baritone – a tribute to a Benedictine Saint
She also holds another unique distinction – the German abbess is responsible for the earliest surviving writings on the…
EU crackdown planned on forced labour
This comes after the EU parliament gave its final approval to a new regulation enabling the EU to…
Festival brings Balkans culture to Brussels
The band, which topped the EU-wide TV spectacular with the catchy “Stefania”, is among scores of acts taking…
Central Asian state unveils biggest shake-up of gambling industry
The move is timely as it also comes with efforts in the European Union and EU Member States…
Taiwan offers a lesson on how to counter “information manipulation”
That was one of the messages to emerge from the hearing in the European Parliament. It is timely…