EU hosts Taliban officials for the first time in talks on deportations (opens original article in a new tab)

The Taliban held its first meeting with EU officials in Brussels to discuss deportations of Afghans and potential consular services, despite the EU not recognizing the Taliban government.

• Taliban officials met with EU officials in Brussels for the first time
• Meeting focused on deportations of Afghans in Europe and possible consular services
• EU has not recognized Taliban government since 2021 but held talks to address migration issues