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.
Election of new EU Commission president top of the agenda for MEPS
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper), The newly elected European Parliament holds its constitutive session in Strasbourg this week,…
Big week looms over top EU Jobs
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), A decision on the next president of the EU commission will take place in…
Hungary focused on “fostering international cooperation”
Belgium(Brussels Morning Newspaper), Hungary has taken up the rotating presidency at a sensitive time for Europe, a time…
EU-wide body condemns attack on Ukraine hospital
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Russia’s attack on Kyiv this week,including a children’s hospital, has faced fresh stiff condemnation.…
Greater focus needed on how existing international law can prevent the increasing militarisation of outer space
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), There is a pressing need for countries and international organisations to understand better how…
Marine Le Pen and Viktor Orbán form major EU far-right alliance EU Parliament
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Marine Le Pen and Viktor Orbán have formed the Patriots for Europe, a far-right…
New mandatory speed assistance system for cars begins July 7
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Starting 7 July, all newly manufactured cars must have Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), a…
Parties unite in France to “block” the Far Right
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The success of the Far Right in the first round of the French elections…
Socialist group leader congratulates Labour on UK election victory
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper). The leader of the Socialist group in the EU parliament has heralded Labour’s stunning…
Major divisions emerging over ongoing war in Ukraine – report
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Ukrainians are not yet ready to countenance territorial trade-offs for NATO accession. This is…
Eurojust leads major operation against European drug trafficking network
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Thirteen arrests across Europe mark the dismantling of a major drug network spanning Belgium,…
Independent Scotland “would rejoin EU”
Belgium (Brussels Morning newspaper), The SNP says it is the only party which is offering Scotland a way…
World’s first “AI MP” standing in UK General Election
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - "SmarterUK" has introduced AI Steve, an AI candidate for the UK general election,…
EU parliament president on “challenge” facing new assembly
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the challenge of turning electoral promises into…
Leaders urged to “intensify” military support for Ukraine at EU summit in Brussels
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - EU leaders meet in Brussels for a 2-day summit to discuss the Strategic…