Political debate regarding talks with representatives of the Taliban in Brussels

Thursday, Jun 25, 2026

Der Standard

EU debates talking to Taliban over deportations, facing criticism for legitimizing a regime.

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The article discusses the political debate in Brussels regarding whether to engage in talks with Taliban representatives concerning the extradition of criminals, noting that while some view it as technical coordination for repatriation, others see it as legitimizing a terrorist regime, especially given the international criticism against the Taliban for human rights violations, such as those affecting women.

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