The European Commission initially appeared to shoot it down, but it seems like the plan is still gaining support.“We are looking for a solution so that we can prevent illegal human trafficking. But agreeing a deal with Libya worries human rights organisations, given that the North African country is not a signatory to the 1951 Geneva Convention on the protection of refugees. "In this context, we will also discuss the future new asylum system in Europe," Merkel said.Also on the agenda is Donald Trump and the new US administration with several EU leaders admitting being wary of the American president.UK Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to brief her colleagues on her visit to Washington. Her arguments will echo the rationale behind Trump's criticism.Mogherini told reporters that the EU remained “friends” with the American administration: “To differ is normal among friends… but we have clear priorities. We do not believe in walls.”

Source: Libya Today February 03, 2017 10:50 UTC