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.
Human rights abuses in Pakistan prompt calls for EU trade policy review
Another speaker, Jose Luis Bazan, an expert on asylum, raised concern in particular about the country’s blasphemy laws.…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Discuss Europe’s Future with MEPs on Europe Day
In an evening debate with EU commissioner Didier Reynders, MEPs will discuss their position on a new directive…
MEPs to Vote on EU Regulation to Stop Abuse of Spyware by Member States
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper),. MEPs are due to vote in favor of the final report of an inquiry…
EU lawmakers put the spotlight on parliamentary standards
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The need for more transparency in the EU, including the European Parliament, has won…
Politicians need a break
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), It is widely believed by the cynical the world over that being a politician…
EU Parliament Renews Suspension Of Import Tariffs On Ukrainian Agricultural Goods
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The International Trade Committee in the European parliament has given its green light on…
MEPs reveal concerning ties between EU elites and Gazprom
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), EU political elites “advancing” Gazprom’s agenda and Hungary’s “susceptibility” to Russian intelligence activities are…
Europe must reassess its relations with China
Belgium (Brussels, Morning Newspaper) The EU has been told it “must not shrink from taking a clear united and…
CoR President Cordeiro meets with President Zelensky in Kyiv
Belgium (Brussels, Morning Newspaper) The leader of an EU body has pledged its "full support and solidarity” to Ukraine.…
Leaked EU animal welfare plans: hope with a grain of salt
Belgium (Brussels, Morning Newspaper) An ambitious overhaul of EU animal welfare laws is possible, reveals the Brussels-based publication…
A new Brussels to Berlin night train is due to start next month
The service, which runs via Amsterdam, leaves Brussels three evenings a week and arrives 12 hours later in…
Campaign for overseas constituencies gets underway
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) A formal campaign has been launched for overseas UK parliamentary constituencies that will represent…
MEPs Call for Coherent Strategy Towards China Amid Rising Global Influence
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stressed the importance of a united approach, stating that although there are…
Former UK minister hits out at ‘small-minded nation first politicians’
He says, “So nations led by small-minded nation-first politicians refuse to allow the EU to shape a common…
Ukraine: Private donations of generators channelled via rescEU energy hub
Belgium (Brussels, Morning Newspaper) The EU says delivery of emergency energy support coordinated via the EU’s private donation scheme…