Austria has already deported several Afghan nationals since last year, signalling a policy shift following the Islamic Emirate takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.
The clarification comes amid increasing political pressure within parts of the EU to advance deportations to Afghanistan.
Additional assistance will focus on providing hygiene kits, access to safe drinking water and primary healthcare services to affected populations.
The talks - expected to focus on deportation procedures - are being prepared jointly by Sweden and the European Commission.
At the 95th Standing Committee of UNHCR, the European Union and its Member States called for urgent de-escalation of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stressing the...
The European Union has urged all parties involved to immediately de-escalate following a sharp rise in violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan, including cross-Durand Line attacks and...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that on 6 February 2026, the 7th meeting of the Subcommittee on the Development of Cooperation...
The proposed partnership comes as Europe seeks to reduce strategic dependence on the US and China, while strengthening diplomatic, economic and security ties with partners in...
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European Union leaders decided on Friday to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia for the next two years rather than use frozen Russian assets,...
The initiative is part of broader cooperation between the EU and the World Bank Group to promote inclusive, private sector–led economic recovery in Afghanistan.
The European Union has announced €25 million in assistance to the World Food Programme’s Afghanistan office. According to the EU, the aid will be used to...
The European Union (EU) has announced a 25 million euros contribution through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to strengthen community resilience and promote more...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate said in a statement on Wednesday that Gilles Bertrand, the newly appointed EU Special Envoy for Afghanistan,...
The EU reiterated its commitment to increasing support for Afghan women in dire circumstances, including improved access to protection services, legal aid, and emergency assistance.
The European Union (EU) and UNESCO have announced a new €4.7 million ($5.4 million) initiative aimed at expanding community-based literacy programmes and strengthening economic resilience across...
Qatar’s Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab, met on Monday with Special Envoy of the European Union for Afghanistan,...
The U.S. Treasury Department said Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, were targeted in a bid to damage Moscow's ability to fund its war...
EU confirms contact with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan over migrant returns
The countries urged the European Commission to place the return of Afghans at the top of its migration agenda and to begin discussions with the IEA...