Will the Taliban takeover lead to a new European refugee crisis?

Since 2015, European nations have fortified their borders, meaning large flows of refugees are unlikely, analysts say.

As European countries scramble to react to the Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan, debates are emerging about whether the continent will experience a major increase in asylum seekers. Amid scenes of chaos in Kabul airport on Monday, where thousands of Afghan’s desperately attempted to board the few planes leaving the country, EU leaders made promises to secure the safety of Afghan staff who worked with their armies and diplomatic staff. However, many have expressed concern about the possibility that large numbers of Afghan refugees could flee the country and head towards Europe.