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.
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…
MEPs support humanitarian aid to Turkey and Syria
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs will this week debate the EU's response so far to the devastating earthquakes…
MEPs expressed “unwavering solidarity” with Ukraine
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs have expressed “unwavering solidarity” with the people of Ukraine and their support for…
EU makes “in kind” support to quake-hit Syria
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria earlier this week, the…
Europeans oppose the push for deregulating new GMOs
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A coalition of over 50 organisations in 17 EU member states have delivered a…
UK civil society leaves no doubt that it wants a strong relationship with the EU
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) UK organized civil society is strongly in favor of a “deeper and more constructive”…
What’s in the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan?
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Commission has presented its Green Deal Industrial Plan in response to the US…
Take off for airline’s first flight powered with “environmental-friendly” fuel
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The airline industry says it is “flying the flag” to help minimize CO2 emissions and reach…