The EU is engaging in discussions with the Taliban to address the repatriation of Afghan migrants from Europe. Markus Lammert, spokesperson for the EU Committee on Home Affairs, stated that these measures target individuals without the right to remain in the EU and those posing security threats. The EU has clarified that these talks do not constitute recognition of the Taliban regime by Brussels .

The European Commission plans to invite Taliban representatives to Brussels for technical-level discussions on repatriation, coordinated with Sweden. While the EU does not recognize the Taliban government, Belgium, as the host country, is prepared to facilitate the meeting by issuing necessary visas . These talks follow previous visits by EU officials to Afghanistan to advance the repatriation agenda.

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