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EU to host Taliban delegation in Brussels on 17 June; Belgium reviews visa and security protocols
The EU’s invitation to a Taliban delegation for talks in Brussels on 17 June triggers Belgium’s special-protocol visa and security procedures. Heightened screenings and expected demonstrations may disrupt access to the EU quarter and Brussels Airport, with implications for companies operating nearby.
Brussels Prepares for Controversial EU–Taliban ‘Technical Talks’ on Deportations
EU officials have confirmed that a Taliban delegation will visit Brussels on 22–23 June for talks on facilitating the deportation of Afghans with failed asylum claims. Belgian politicians and NGOs condemn the move, citing human-rights concerns, while authorities brace for protests and possible travel disruption around the EU quarter.
Brussels Mobility Alert: BXL Tour Bike Race and ‘Welfare Not Warfare’ Rally Close City Arteries and Divert Airport Buses
A major cycling race and a 10,000-strong peace protest paralysed central Brussels on 14 June. Key roads were closed for the BXL Tour until 13:00, and Airport Bus R26 was detoured from 13:00 to 18:00 as the ‘Welfare Not Warfare’ demonstration set off from Brussels-North station. Business travellers to Brussels Airport faced longer transfer times and widespread public-transport changes.
De Lijn Diverts Airport Express Buses Today Amid Demonstration Near Brussels-North
A protest near Brussels-North has forced De Lijn to reroute its airport express buses for five hours on 14 June, skipping several central stops. Business travellers should expect longer transfer times to Brussels Airport and review alternative routes.