The European Union hosted Taliban officials in Brussels for discussions focused on deportations, marking the first such meeting. Despite this engagement, the Taliban government remains unrecognized by any European country, highlighting the complexities of international relations in the region.

During the budget vote discussion on Home Affairs, Members of Parliament (MPs) focused heavily on the topic of undocumented foreigners and the implications of their deportation. This debate reflects ongoing concerns regarding immigration policies and their impact on the country.

NATO chief Mark Rutte visited the White House to address and ease tensions with President Trump regarding NATO's stance on Iran, in anticipation of the upcoming NATO summit next month, according to Al Jazeera.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday, just two weeks before the NATO summit. This visit comes as the Pentagon is assessing the U.S. military presence in Europe, amid Trump's ongoing criticisms of NATO and claims that the U.S. bears a disproportionate share of military spending.

In 2026, reports have emerged regarding third-country migrant deportations from the United States to African nations, primarily highlighted by journalists and NGOs. On April 18, a group of 15 individuals from South America arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after being deported from the US, with their destination revealed only a day prior to their departure.

Top European leaders from Britain, France, Italy, Poland, and Germany met in Berlin for E5 talks to express their commitment to providing strong support for Ukraine ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in July. The discussions focused on reinforcing alliances and strategies to assist Ukraine amid ongoing tensions in the region, according to Al Jazeera.