EU Talks Taliban on Afghan Returns

The EU is secretly negotiating with the Taliban—yes, really—with a Dutch minister in the room—to figure out how to deport Afghans denied asylum. It’s not about recognition or normalization, insists the Dutch official, but about practical deportations. Human rights groups are furious, calling it a betrayal of European values. Meanwhile, the EU Migration Commissioner defends the talks, saying open channels are vital—even if it’s 21 member states pushing for this. The goal? Solve a humanitarian mess without endorsing the Taliban. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5d856d2ddcf6dfb