Dutch Parliament backs EU Taliban contacts despite calls to cut ties

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Dutch Parliament backs EU Taliban contacts despite calls to cut ties
Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen / photo: TK

Should the Netherlands continue talking to the Taliban at all? Where is the line between pragmatic migration diplomacy and legitimising one of the world's most controversial regimes? Those questions sparked a sharp debate in the Dutch House of Representatives. What exactly will Dutch policy towards the Taliban be, and why is criticism from left-wing parties growing? Read on for the full analysis.

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