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.
EU leaders commit to protecting artistic freedom
The Presidents of the European Parliament, Council and Commission have pledged to “protect, promote and support” culture in…
Support for EU membership remains high among candidate countries
That is the message to emerge after the European Commission published the results of the latest perception surveys…
Busy week ahead for EU parliament
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and political group leaders will next week visit Dublin to prepare for the…
Serving up success for Belgium
Never mind about the football World Cup… Belgium has crowned two champions already. Claude Remacle and Kristof Vandenabeele…
Top airline offers soaraway summer specials
Here’s an offer not to be missed this summer. Emirates is kickstarting the annual holidays with exclusive offers…
Ixelles speeds up the expansion of car sharing
The Brussels municipality of Ixelles is giving a new boost to station-based car sharing, which guarantees users a…
Is the ‘King of the North’ on course to topple the Prime Minister of the UK?
Reporter Else Kvist has visited the constituency in the north of England, where voters going to the polls…
Serving up success for Belgium
Never mind about the football World Cup… Belgium has crowned two champions already. Claude Remacle and Kristof Vandenabeele…
Fresh crackdown on child abuse welcomed
MEPs have broadly welcomed new EU moves to combat child abuse. They were responding to a new agreement…
Ten years is a long time in politics. .. “It is an eternity in geopolitics”
MEPs are calling for “greater ambition” in rebuilding the EU UK relationship ahead of the next EU UK…
Majority of Brits want closer relationship with EU, says new poll
A major new polling report reveals that British voters across all party lines - including those that support…
Hitting the right notes… that’s Brussels’ Cathedral summer series
The 14th organ festival, organized by “Ars in Cathedrali” at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula…
Act of Remembrance honours war dead buried in Belgium
It isn’t for nothing that Belgium is, historically, known as the “battlefield of Europe” and a solemn and…
Conflict zone protection now available for Emirates passengers
Insurance protection against “conflict” is part of a new package being offered to air passengers. The move aims…
EU welcomes US-Iran peace deal
The EU has warmly welcomed the agreement reached between the US and Iran. This, it goes on to say,…