European Union
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Afghanistan
EU Pushes Diplomacy Amid Rising Pakistan–Taliban Border Clashes
DID Press: European Union has called for restraint and dialogue, stating that airstrikes cannot resolve escalating border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Kaja Kallas made the remarks during a joint press conference in Islamabad with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar,…
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EU
Pakistan, EU Hold Talks on Security Threats and Militant Groups
DID Press: Muhammad Sadiq has said that he met with senior European Union officials to discuss the political and security situation in the region, including threats posed by militant groups. According to his statement, the meeting included discussions with Erik…
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Government
EU Reaffirms Firm Opposition to Israeli Settlement Expansion
DID Press: European Union has voiced deep concern over the escalation of forced evictions and home demolitions affecting Palestinians in East Jerusalem, while reiterating its firm opposition to Israeli settlement activities. In a statement issued in coordination with EU diplomatic…
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Afghanistan
EU’s Double Policy: Hosting Taliban While Declaring Support for Resistance Front
DID Press: Relations between the European Union and Afghanistan have become increasingly inconsistent since the August 2021 political shift, reflecting what analysts describe as a split between rhetorical support for human rights and pragmatic diplomatic engagement with the ruling authorities…
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Afghanistan
EU-Backed Initiative Creates 53 Local Businesses in Bamyan
DID Press: The European Union delegation in Afghanistan announced progress in a community development initiative in Yakawlang district of Bamyan province, following a meeting with a group of women entrepreneurs. According to information released by the mission, the program—implemented in…
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Afghanistan
EU-Taliban Deportation Talks Spark Accusations of “Complicity”
DID Press: A planned meeting in June between the European Commission, the government of Sweden, and representatives of the Taliban in Brussels has triggered sharp criticism from some Members of the European Parliament, who argue the initiative amounts to “complicity…
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Economy
EU Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast Amid Iran Conflict, Energy Shock
DID Press: European Commission has lowered its economic growth forecast for the European Union in 2026, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East and the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, which officials say has triggered a severe energy shock…
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Afghanistan
CPJ Urges EU Not to Invite Taliban to Brussels
DID Press: The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on the European Commission to cancel any plans to invite Taliban representatives to Brussels, warning that such a move could legitimize the group internationally. The European Union has not formally recognized…
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Government
Erdogan Calls for Neutralizing “Israeli Provocations” to Achieve Middle East Stability
DID Press: Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that lasting stability in the Middle East requires ending what he described as “Israeli provocations,” adding that conditions must first be created for what he called genuine peace in the region. Speaking to…
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Afghanistan
EU to Invite Taliban Delegation to Brussels for Migration Talks
DID Press: European Commission announced Monday evening that it plans to invite a Taliban delegation to Brussels for discussions on the deportation of Afghan migrants from Europe. According to reports by Agence France-Presse, informed sources said an official letter will…
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