article_snippet: Natasha Bertaud, spokesman for the EU executive, said the plans were in an ‘orientation phase’ .
article_snippet: Natasha Bertaud, spokesman for the EU executive said the Commission was ‘aware that some member states are in discussions to develop centres in North .
article_snippet: A pilot project in Niger is under discussion, Natasha Bertaud, spokesman for the EU executive said.
article_snippet: Deploying liaison officers in third party countries is ‘a long term project’ Natasha Bertaud, spokesman for the EU executive said.
article_snippet: The proposals are likely to meet opposition in norther European states that may bear the brunt of a future quota system.