By Martin Banks Brussels Airport is providing a much-need boost for the local economy – while its second most popular long-haul airline is doing the same for the travelling public. Both the airport and Emirates are celebrating “success stories” – particularly welcome as the post-pandemic recovery continues. According to a new study, the airport remains […]
By Martin Banks European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented the proposal for the new European Commission. On Tuesday, speaking in Strasbourg to MEPs, she told MEPs her thoughts on the new line up. The former German defence minister said, “We do not have the extra layer of Vice-Presidents. Leaner structure, more interactive […]
By Martin Banks Media freedom in Italy has been steadily declining in recent years, says a new report. This, it claims, is marked by “unprecedented attacks and violations often initiated by public officials in an attempt to silence critical voices.” The claims are made by the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) which has just published […]
By Martin Banks MEPs return to their work after the summer break facing a packed agenda in Strasbourg this week. One of the first tasks is the ongoing discussions about the new College of Commissioners. On this, the leader of one of the leading mainstream groups in the parliament says they will not give a […]
The Cyprus International Film Festival “Golden Aphrodite,” one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year, returns for its 19th edition in Nicosia from October 21 to November 3. With a unique program, the festival is ready to welcome visitors from around the world, promising to take you on a journey. Location: Melina Merkouri […]
By Martin Banks The European rail supply industry says it “supports” a major new competition report’s recommendations. The sector says this could cut emissions, lower freight costs by 10% and “drive investment in rail.” The report on the future of European competitiveness was authored by former Italian PM Mario Draghi. It sets out the former […]
By Martin Banks A team of experts and members of the armed forces from different countries, including the UK, are this week digging at a site in Waterloo, Belgium which witnessed horrific death and injury during the famous battle in 1815. The dig, the latest in a series of such excavations, this week unearthed fresh […]
By Martin Banks A senior MEP says the outcome of a high profile court case on Tuesday was a “landmark victory” for the EU. The comments come after Europe’s top court backed the EU crackdown against Apple’s Irish tax deal and Google’s anti-competitive practices in two cases. Apple was told to pay €13bn in unpaid […]
By Martin Banks A major new report, which looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the Single Market, has been given a guarded welcome. The findings of the report on the Future of EU Competitiveness seeks to contribute to the Commission’s work on a new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and […]
By Martin Banks New French PM Michel Barnier will give “some much-needed ballast to France’s somewhat unstable leadership”. That is the view of a former vice president of the European parliament. Edward McMillan-Scott was speaking to this website after Barnier’s appointment on Thursday. Known in France as Monsieur Brexit, Barnier, who is 73, is France’s […]
