The European Union has sparked widespread outrage after announcing plans to invite the Taliban regime to Brussels for talks on migrant deals, as new deportation rules come into force.
This move has raised serious questions about the EU's credibility on immigration policy, with critics accusing the bloc of lacking a clear and consistent approach to dealing with rogue regimes.
According to reports, the EU is seeking to negotiate migrant deals with countries deemed 'safe' by Brussels, with the Taliban regime being one of the unsavoury circles the bloc wants to engage with.
This news comes as the EU has introduced new deportation rules, which critics argue will make it even more difficult for migrants to be returned to their countries of origin.
The news has sparked a heated debate among EU member states, with some calling for a more robust approach to dealing with rogue regimes and others defending the EU's commitment to engaging with all countries, regardless of their human rights record.
The decision to invite the Taliban regime to Brussels has also been met with criticism from opposition parties, who have accused the EU of being out of touch with the concerns of ordinary citizens.