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.
658 Articles

Global Methane Pledge hailed as a “significant step towards a sustainable future.”

Kazakhstan, Central Asia's largest oil producer and a major gas producer, joined the “Global Methane Pledge”, a voluntary…

Gobmi: Saami Culture-Inspired Startup Wins Arctic Futures Award

The pair, who only a few years ago re-discovered their Saami heritage, set out to create sustainably-produced modern…

MEPs welcome draft new law designed to protect Journalists and NGOs

Following the negotiations, lead MEP Tiemo Wokken, a German member,  said: “After intense negotiations, we have concluded a…

European Parliament Probes Fossil Fuel Influence on Energy Crisis Response

The petition, submitted on October 24, was accompanied by research that sheds light on "the substantial influence the…

Why Europe should deepen its ties with Central Asia

Given European nations’ intent to mitigate energy security issues, primarily their dependence on Russian energy, diversifying energy sources…

EU launches new round of popular Erasmus scheme

Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President for the European way of life said: “With their European transnational campuses, European Universities alliances are what makes…

Campaigners warn of “new era of green colonialism”

"Clearly the EU and its fossil-funded lobbies, have no intention of transforming the grossly unequal and ecologically damaging…

Climate change and new trends in wine consumption

The aptly-named Chateau, director of communications at the Bordeaux-based Conseil Interprofessionnel Du Vin De Bordeaux, told this website…

Busy week ahead for MEPs

Also on Tuesday, MEPs hold a final vote on a new trade tool that seeks to enable the…

EU wine policy leaves “sour taste” – auditors

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), A new report voices concern about the effect of the EU’s intended actions on…

Busy week ahead for MEPs

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), A speech by the President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, is one…

EU Council president says international community is “losing a sense of urgency

“‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. This is the mantra of the Indian Presidency of the G20. We…

Voting in EU elections can “shape the future of Europe” – EU parliament president (2)

Metsola: “One of my priorities is to explain the role of the Parliament better, and to reach as…

EU releases new financial aid to disaster-stricken countries

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), EU member states are stepping up their response to the latest natural disasters. The…

EU urged to help “revolutionise” cycling

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Ahead of next month’s publication of the European Cycling Declaration, a new survey, which…

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