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.
Major new boost for Roma community in Europe
Announcing the €100 million pledge, Alexander Soros, chair of the Open Society Foundations, said, “With a new generation…
Appointment of Dutchman Wopke Hoekstra as European commissioner causes a stir
The current Dutch Foreign Minister, who could be given the climate action portfolio, has been criticized for his…
Cost of living: London v Dubai
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The World Cup last December has seen several economic spin offs for Arab World countries…
Solar package: Germany sets to supercharge solar energy production
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The solar package just passed by the German federal cabinet "relieves photovoltaics of unnecessary bureaucracy",…
Row flares over planned new EU building
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The Socialists and Democrats say they “regret” the decision taken by the European Parliament’s committee on…
Nominations for the 17th edition of the European Railway Award are now open
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newsaper), Since 2007, the European Railway Award showcases rail’s impressive capabilities and organisers are now…
Scientists not impressed by WHO’s “misleading” cancer scare
According to the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the classification comes from “evidence" linking aspartame…
No clear majority after Spanish elections
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The Greens have hailed the outcome of Spain’s elections, saying fears of big wins…
MEPs call for action against Cuba in its alleged support for Russia
MEPs Antonio López-Istúriz (EPP Group), José Ramón Bauzá (Renew Europe Group), and Anna Fotyga (ECR Group) joined Rosa…
EU team seeks views on ways to ensure fair elections
Visible advancements have been made across various sectors and the country is on a trajectory to graduate from…
Why reading books is good for society
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), EU member states have been urged to do more to “promote” books and reading…
Climate change main challenge for EU
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The major EU-CELAC Summit takes place in Brussels this week, from 17-18 July, with MEPs and…
Slow progress of the investigation of the Qatargate scandal
The European parliament’s president, Roberta Metsola, warned colleagues that the institution and European democracy at large are “under attack.”…
Medical Aid for Palestinians
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), An appeal has been launched to help raise vital funds for the “health and…
What factors make it difficult to recruit qualified employees?
"The world is changing rapidly and a lot of work is now done online. We have to face…