RESOLUTION OF THE MINISTERS FOR CULTURE MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL of 7 June 1991 on the temporary access of artists of European Community origin to the territory of the United States of America (91/C 188/02)

THE MINISTERS FOR CULTURE, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,

Considering that the freedom of movement of performing artists both within and without the frontiers of the Community is an essential condition for the development of their careers,

Bearing in mind the reform of temporary immigration procedures adopted by the United States Congress on 27 October 1990 which deals in particular with the granting of entry visas to performing artists,

Concerned that in establishing measures for implementing this law, the American Administration should take account of the wish expressed by many artists, organizers of events and others in the entertainment industry for greater flexibility, simplification and speeding-up of the procedures for granting visas,

Recalling that the Member States of the Community have always accorded favourable treatment for access to their territory to nationals of the United States, and in particular to their artists,

ACKNOWLEDGE the intention of the Government of the United States to clarify and relax the conditions for granting temporary visas to performing artists,

REQUEST that from the outset of the preparatory stage for implementing the new law of 27 October 1990, the Government of the United States show due consideration for the proposals and wishes expressed by the sector concerned in the European Community,

HOPE that by this means the Government of the United States will play its role in the development of a genuine world market for the live performing arts, distinguished by the requisite spirit of reciprocity, in particular between the United States and the European Community,

INVITE the Commission to take account of this common concern and of any approaches made by Member States to the Government of the United States.