Does Sweden want to offer the Taliban coffee?

The European Union's proposal to negotiate with the Taliban regarding the return of Afghan nationals residing illegally or involved in criminal activities within EU member states has drawn sharp criticism. Hufvudstadsbladet's editorial board, through Ingemo Lindroos, argues that these planned June negotiations would amount to an unofficial endorsement of the Taliban administration. Lindroos specifically calls out Sweden for strongly advocating for these talks, questioning the country's traditional stance on human rights. "Congratulations Sweden, will you offer the Taliban coffee too?" Lindroos asks, highlighting the perceived hypocrisy of engaging with a regime that persecutes dissenters and denies education to girls. The editorial emphasizes that such negotiations are incompatible with condemning the Taliban's rule. Meanwhile, Savon Sanomat reports on Finland's updated driving regulations for young people. The newspaper supports stricter rules for 17-year-olds, including a nighttime driving ban and tighter conditions for age exception permits, viewing them as corrections to a previous 2018 reform. The timing of these changes, coinciding with the end of the school year, is noted, with police expected to monitor celebrations. However, the publication criticizes the delayed mandatory young driver's badge, which will only be implemented in October.

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On räikeää, että Ruotsi, jolla on perinteisesti ollut korkea uskottavuus ihmisoikeuskysymyksissä, on painanut lujaa päälle siirtolaisuusministeri Johan Forsellin hahmossa.