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.
427 Articles

EU “benefits” from the popularity of Brussels “institution”

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Brussels is the “capital of Europe” and home to the EU institutions and that…

EU policymakers urged to crackdown on alleged lobbying by scientists

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A “significant number” of European scientists active in biotechnology research, are allegedly lobbying the EU…

Portuguese marine litter and waste management know-how could be replicated in Europe

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Efforts to tackle waste management and the growing problem of marine litter have been applauded…

Future of transport in Europe comes under the spotlight at EU-backed conference

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Some of Europe's brightest young innovators will get a chance to showcase their talents…

Facing up to the mounting cost of the war in Ukraine

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The EU is being urged to step up the fight against those who dodge…

Eurocrats flock to resto flying the flag for Vietnamese cuisine 

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The year 1986 was marked by several historical landmarks, the year Portugal and Spain…

Racialised communities in Europe “continue to suffer“

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Anti-racism campaigners have condemned what they say is a “lack of progress” in tackling…

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