New life for disused Brussels warehouse site
By Martin Banks The authorities in Brussels say they are taking “another strategic step” in the city’s transition to a circular economy.
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May 4, 2026 European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
European leaders are descending on Armenia for two unprecedented summits in a country long considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus. The symbolism for this country of fewer than three million people is hard to overstate; Armenia is a member of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Eurasian Economic Union, and Moscow hosts a military base on […]
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May 1, 2026 Former Brussels correspondent fondly remembered
By Martin Banks Warm tributes have been paid to a much-loved former Brussels-based journalist who has died at the age of 55.
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April 30, 2026 EU aid for displaced Belgian workers
By Martin Banks Workers laid off after the bankruptcy of Liberty Steel Belgium are set to receive €2m in EU aid.
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April 29, 2026 Commission urges Member States to rollout EU age verification app
By Martin Banks The EU has moved to protect children from harmful and inappropriate online content.
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April 29, 2026 Conference in EU parliament demands “greater role” for Roma community
By Martin Banks Democratic resilience must extend to the communities where democratic systems are most tested.
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April 24, 2026 MEPs in Rome to discuss Europe’s future with the Pope
By Martin Banks Centre right MEPs have travelled to the Vatican and Rome to discuss the future of Europe and Christianity’s role.
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April 23, 2026 Greens issue list of demands for “EU change”
By Martin Banks MEPs have issued “five essential points” for EU reform following the Hungarian election results.
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April 18, 2026 EU plans major new investment in pan-European reporting
By Martin Banks The EU has launched a multi-million-euro initiative aimed at “improving the quality” of news gathering at EU level.
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April 14, 2026 MEPs welcome outcome of Hungarian elections
By Martin Banks EU politicians have broadly welcomed the outcome of Hungary’s keenly-awaited elections.
