Martin Banks

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Martin Banks, aged 63, is an experienced British-born journalist who has been covering the EU beat (and much else besides) in Brussels since 2001.Previously, he had worked for many years in regional journalism in the UK, including as chief reporter at his last paper there, and freelanced for national titles for several years, notably the Daily Telegraph. He has a keen interest in foreign affairs/geo-politics and has closely followed the workings of the European Parliament and MEPs in particular for many years. He has built up, since arriving in Brussels in 2001, a wide and reliable network of contacts, not just in politics but across the spectrum. He's also experienced in subbing, proofing, commissioning and editing and has also had stints on news desks.

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The European Parliament has revealed the “EU Post-Electoral Survey 2024” which scrutinises voting behaviour and the main priorities of EU citizens. It says that rising...

Top diplomat flags up fresh concern about “threat” to Taiwan

Taiwan’s ambassador to the EU and Belgium has hit out at what he calls  “distorted claims” about the island by China. Ambassador Roy Chun Lee,...

Keir Starmer visits Brussels for an EU-UK reset

The EU and UK have been urged to do more to address growing public  “intolerance” of Brexit. The message, from a senior former MEP, comes...

Uzbekistan: Over 1,000 independent observers will provide crucial oversight of election

Over 1,000 international observers will attend the upcoming parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan, it has emerged. The presence of so many independent experts,providing independent oversight, is...

Uzbekistan: Next few years “vital” for country on its “post-Soviet journey”

It isn’t only the United States where elections are keenly awaited. While the upcoming poll in America seems to grip most of the world, there...

Fresh boost in ongoing campaign to ban nuclear weapons

Global support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapon has been given a fresh new boost. It comes after three more countries, Indonesia,...

Ursula von der Leyen Reveals Bold New Vision for the European Commission

A new-look European Commission unveiled by its president Ursula von der Leyen has immediately come under fire. Outlining the new team to MEPs in Strasbourg...

Excavation on historic battle site proves therapeutic for military vets

Attempts to unearth grisly “secrets” from the Battle of Waterloo are, it has emerged, also helping military personnel come to terms to with their...

Over 30 years after independence, Uzbekistan continues to undergo “profound transformations”

Three years ago, the landlocked country of Uzbekistan celebrated a key milestone in its history. The year 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of its independence. It was...

Concern voiced over rise in Islamophobia

A leading international security organisation has added its voice to growing concern about a surge in Islamophobia in wake of the ongoing conflict in...

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