Martin Banks

Martin Banks is an experienced British-born journalist who has been covering the EU beat (and much else besides) in Brussels since 2001.
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.
497 Articles

What’s in the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan?

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Commission has presented its Green Deal Industrial Plan in response to the US…

Take off for airline’s first flight powered with “environmental-friendly” fuel

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The airline industry says it is “flying the flag” to help minimize CO2 emissions and reach…

President Herzog: “Antisemitism remains, and Holocaust denial still exists”

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has called on MEPs to work to eradicate antisemitism in Europe…

The Islamic Republic must be held accountable for its crimes

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs say that any counter-measures targeting the EU taken by what they call the “brutal…

Porto Metropolitan Area inaugurates its Brussels liaison office

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The Porto Metropolitan Area (AMP) has inaugurated its first-ever permanent representation office in Brussels. The…

NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Focus of EU Investigations

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs are to probe who was behind the alleged hacking of the mobile phone of…

Famous fantasy story set to woo Belgium

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Most people will know the story of Alice in Wonderland, the famous novel by…

Fight against tax fraud and tax evasion

Some 637 members voted in favor of what has become known as the Unshell Directive and only two…

A new poll says most Brits want a fresh referendum on EU membership

A Savanta survey for The Independent newspaper also shows that the number of people who oppose another vote has fallen,…

Brussels museum pays homage to Brit artist Banksy

The “invasion” in question was by the renowned British street artist Banksy who, somehow, managed to get into…

MEPs “united” in wanting reform after Qatargate

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs from across the political divide have made a fresh call for action in the…

The cost of Brexit

The report was authored by John Springford, deputy director of the Centre for European Reform (CER), a leading…

Need help staying warm this winter

To ensure animals across Ukraine continue to receive emergency relief, IFAW has also partnered with NOVA Ukraine a…

Serious concern voiced about the state of the textile sector in EU

The body representing the textiles industry in the EU says it is “highly concerned” about the potential loss…

Communities rally to provide much-needed help for charities

A much-needed charity for Belgium’s English-speaking community has seen a huge rise in referrals in the past two…

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