Brussels, 12/10/2007 (Agence Europe) - The Portuguese presidency of the EU is putting forward something which is “legally incorrect” when it announces that the extension of the Schengen area to nine new EU states will take place on 21 December, a diplomat states. This date, earmarked for border controls to be lifted, was announced on 3 October by the presidency (EUROPE 9570). “I cannot imagine that there will be any nasty surprises, but it is always possible”, he added. The...