European Ministers to Discuss Asylum Hubs
European ministers are meeting in Moldova. They want to send asylum seekers who have been rejected to ‘third-country hubs’. The Council of Europe says countries can control their borders.
The meeting is about a plan to move asylum seekers who have been denied protection. These people arrived in Europe using unofficial routes. The Council of Europe’s human rights department is supporting this idea. They believe countries have the right to manage their borders. The discussions will happen on Friday in Moldova.
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Highlights
Ministers Discuss Asylum Hubs
European ministers are meeting to talk about sending rejected asylum seekers to other countries.
Third-Country Hubs Proposed
The plan involves sending rejected asylum seekers to ‘third-country hubs’ outside the EU.
Council of Europe's View
The Council of Europe’s human rights body says countries can control borders.
Meeting Location
The meeting will happen in Moldova on Friday.
Irregular Arrivals Targeted
The plan focuses on removing people who arrived in Europe through irregular routes.