Brussels, 26/02/2009 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 25 February, the European Commission announced it was planning to place border guards at the EU external borders as a permanent measure under the aegis of the Frontex agency. Jacques Barrot, European Commissioner for Justice, Freedom and Security, pointed out: “The long term strategy (of Frontex), based on practical experience, will determine to what extent it would be preferable to allocate a permanent border guard and common equipment...