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EU Holds Rare Technical Talks with Taliban Delegation in Brussels

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First reported by Walla · Jun 23, 2026

What happened

Taliban officials met European Union representatives in Brussels for rare closed-door talks on consular issues and possible returns of Afghan migrants. The EU said the meeting was technical, while rights groups and some critics warned it could legitimize the Taliban regime.

  • 01Taliban representatives met EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday.
  • 02Talks covered consular services and returns of Afghan migrants to Afghanistan.
  • 03The Taliban called the meeting “historic” and sought diplomatic presence.
  • 04The EU said 15 member states joined the technical discussions.
  • 05Rights groups warned the talks could normalize Taliban rule.

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Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
EU Holds Rare Technical Talks with Taliban Delegation in Brussels
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
EU Hosts Taliban Delegation in Brussels Amid Human Rights Backlash
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Taliban Delegation Makes First Official Visit to the EU in Rare Brussels Meeting
N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Taliban Delegates Hold First Official Meeting in the European Union
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
EU Hosts Taliban Delegation for Rare Talks in Brussels
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
EU Hosts Taliban Delegation in Brussels, Drawing Accusations of Normalizing the Regime

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