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 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…
The toll on mental health a “hidden” casualty of war in Ukraine
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) As the anniversary of the outbreak of war in Ukraine comes and goes, we are…
Market and legal update on green bonds on the EU
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) EU negotiators have struck a deal creating the first “best in class” standard for the…
Ukraine war has made the West more united
Global public opinion one year into Russia’s war on Ukraine Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A new poll suggests…
More to European Parliament’s “home city” than politics
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Many may be familiar with the European Parliament’s regular commute to the fine city of Strasbourg.…
Are the U.S. and Europe running out of weapons to send to Ukraine?
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Delaying arms deliveries means that Ukraine, despite its “courageous efforts”, cannot turn the tide…
MEPs have presented a 15-point plan for preventing corruption
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) This comes in the wake of the corruption scandal involving MEPs and payments from…
Bankruptcy filings are creeping back up
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) New data shows that the number of bankruptcy declarations among businesses in the EU increased substantially…
A majority of 61% of Europeans believe in a Ukraine victory
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) One year into the war in Ukraine, 61% of Europeans believe that the country…
MEPs push for EU accession to convention against gender-based violence
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs from across the political divide insist that the European Union should ratify the Convention…