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.
Fresh backing for Ukraine
The statement, issued on 16 January, is signed by Manfred Weber, EPP; Iratxe García Pérez, S&D; Malik Azmani,…
Kazakhstan: an unfolding economic saga
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The Central Asian nation, Kazakhstan, stands at a key point in its long-term future.…
EU efforts to cut emissions set to take another important step
MEPs have played a central role in ensuring the inclusion of these vital legislations within the Fit for…
Senior MEP welcomes outcome of Taiwan elections
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Taiwan’s president-elect, Lai Ching-te said his victory in the country’s presidential election was a…
Number of murdered Journalists reaches all time high
Two Journalists’ murders in Afghanistan occurred this year under Taliban rule, and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, 10…
Russia “trying to break resistance” of Ukraine people, says human rights lawyer
Russia has been accused of trying to “break the resistance” of Ukrainians and occupy the country, according to a leading…
MEP elected president of Romanian political party – less than two weeks after joining it
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), An MEP has been elected President of the Romanian National Conservative Party (PNCR). Christian…
Europe’s beer market is on the road to recovery – report
The European beer industry is bouncing back, with production and consumption progressively moving back towards 2019 levels, new…
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…