Frederiksen says deal for departure centre outside EU is close

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says an agreement on a departure centre outside the EU could be announced next week, DR reported Thursday, citing Ritzau.

Speaking at a meeting of the European Political Community in Dublin, Frederiksen said negotiations were going well and the countries involved were much closer to establishing a centre outside Europe. She said more information could be given next week.

Dutch media have reported that Rwanda would host the centre. Denmark and the Netherlands are among five EU countries working on plans for centres outside the bloc. Austria, Germany and Greece are the other members of the group.

According to Dutch media, an official announcement is expected at a migration meeting in Vienna on Monday, November 16.