Martin Banks and Brian Johnson

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Former Eurosceptic MEP Jens-Peter Bonde
09 Apr
Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Former Eurosceptic MEP Jens-Peter Bonde
Denmark and Europe will be ‘quieter and less daunting ‘in his absence says former MEP colleague.
MEPs shocked by violent events in Washington DC; congratulate Joe Biden on confirmation of election victory
07 Jan
MEPs shocked by violent events in Washington DC; congratulate Joe Biden on confirmation of election victory
US Capitol Hill rioting a warning of the dangers of populism, conspiracy theories and the platforms that spread them, says senior MEP.
Gastein 2019: A healthy dose of disruption
22 Oct
Gastein 2019: A healthy dose of disruption
Participants at this year’s European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) were urged to embrace the challenge of integrating “disruption” into Europe’s healthcare systems. The Parliament Magazine’s Martin Banks and Brian Johnson were on hand to report.
EU’s 'Game of thrones' kicks off over top political posts
29 May
EU’s 'Game of thrones' kicks off over top political posts
European Council President Donald Tusk warns European Parliament that there can be no ‘automaticity’ on selection of next European Commission President.
Renewed call for reform of European Arrest Warrant in wake of Romanian businessman’s death
08 Feb
Renewed call for reform of European Arrest Warrant in wake of Romanian businessman’s death
Growing number of cases involving rights abuses undermining arrest warrant’s effectiveness, MEPs told
Collaboration between public and private sector key to delivering UN sustainable development goals
07 Dec
Collaboration between public and private sector key to delivering UN sustainable development goals
One year on from COP21, sustainability conference looks to put SDG aims into practice.
An accessible approach to tackling chronic diseases
18 Nov
An accessible approach to tackling chronic diseases
Robust partnerships are crucial to delivering access to medicines in low income and fragile environments, report Martin Banks and Brian Johnson.
10 tech enablers conference: Europe's university-industry clusters at the forefront of digital revolution Partner Content
21 Oct
10 tech enablers conference: Europe's university-industry clusters at the forefront of digital revolution
EU Parliament's internal market committee chief Vicky Ford says that using star gazing to cure cancer is an example of the potential benefits of university-industry 'clusters'.