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.
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…
President Herzog: “Antisemitism remains, and Holocaust denial still exists”
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has called on MEPs to work to eradicate antisemitism in Europe…
The Islamic Republic must be held accountable for its crimes
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs say that any counter-measures targeting the EU taken by what they call the “brutal…
Porto Metropolitan Area inaugurates its Brussels liaison office
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The Porto Metropolitan Area (AMP) has inaugurated its first-ever permanent representation office in Brussels. The…
NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Focus of EU Investigations
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs are to probe who was behind the alleged hacking of the mobile phone of…
Famous fantasy story set to woo Belgium
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Most people will know the story of Alice in Wonderland, the famous novel by…
Fight against tax fraud and tax evasion
Some 637 members voted in favor of what has become known as the Unshell Directive and only two…
A new poll says most Brits want a fresh referendum on EU membership
A Savanta survey for The Independent newspaper also shows that the number of people who oppose another vote has fallen,…
Brussels museum pays homage to Brit artist Banksy
The “invasion” in question was by the renowned British street artist Banksy who, somehow, managed to get into…
MEPs “united” in wanting reform after Qatargate
Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs from across the political divide have made a fresh call for action in the…
The cost of Brexit
The report was authored by John Springford, deputy director of the Centre for European Reform (CER), a leading…
Need help staying warm this winter
To ensure animals across Ukraine continue to receive emergency relief, IFAW has also partnered with NOVA Ukraine a…