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.
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…
Soil protection: EU must roll up its sleeves
Soil supplies nutrients, water, oxygen, and a place for plants to grow. However, the excessive use of fertilizers…
New Zealand joins Horizon Europe R&I Programme
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), New Zealand will be allowed to take part in a flagship EU project, it…
Urgent Action Demanded for Soil Health Crisis!
The European Court of Auditors, in a new study, has assessed whether the European Commission and member states…
EC Rule of Law Report: Progress and Challenges in EU Member States
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The European Commission has published its latest rule of law report, taking the pulse…
EU’s Circular Economy Transition Falling Short, Says Auditors
Achieving the EU’s ambition of recycling twice as many materials during the current decade as during the previous…