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.
New EU humanitarian aid announced for Africa, including Sudan
The European Commission has announced that it will provide €35m in humanitarian aid to war-torn Sudan. The announcement came as EU and African Union leaders met…
EU says “solid basis” is in sight for finding peace in Ukraine
EU leaders say they have made “good progress” to find “a just and lasting peace” in Ukraine. This…
EU and MEPs Respond to COP30: Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Missing
EU and MEPs react to outcome of COP30 climate conference MEPs have given their reaction to the outcome…
American plan for Ukraine “needs more work”
EU leaders say the U.S. plan to end the Ukraine war will “require additional work.” The proposal, which…
Sudan: “One of the gravest human tragedies of our time.”
MEPs and a respected rights group have joined forces in demanding urgent action to stop the “gravest human…
Migrant workers must not be “criminalised” says United Nations
UN human rights experts have voiced fresh concerns about what they call the “continued exploitation, deception, and deepening…
MEPs Call for Urgent Action on Sudan’s Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
MEPs demand that "all those responsible" for Sudan tragedy and humanitarian crisis are held to account The unfolding…
Kazakh Ambassador Calls Middle Corridor “Indispensable” for EU–Asia Connectivity
The ambassador of Kazakhstan to the EU says transit routes such as Central Asia’s Middle Corridor are becoming…
Learning from the past can help keep peace in the future – conference told
Learning “lessons from history” can help preserve peace and stability in a trouble world. That was the keynote…
European Women’s International Leadership Awards 2025 Honour Eight Global Women Leaders
The European Women’s International Leadership Award (EWILA) 7th edition ceremony took place on November 3, marking a significant moment…
Annual poppy appeal launched by the Royal British Legion
The annual launch of the UK’s Royal British Legion poppy appeal has been marked with a moving tribute…
Brussels: New home of top tennis event
The European tennis Open – being held in Brussels for the first time – reaches an exciting climax…
Portuguese city honoured with Wine City 2026 title
The southern Portuguese city of Baixo Alentejo has been recognised as the European Wine City for 2026. The…
Autoworld in Brussels hosts multiple events this autumn
As the leaves fall, Autoworld, the highly regarded car museum, bursts with activity: until 14 December the exhibition…
Greens call for free passage of aid flotilla
The European Green Party says it “strongly condemns” the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid…