Brussels, 08/06/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 7 June, the European Parliament adopted the own initiative report by Claire Gibault (ALDE, France) on the status of performing artists in the European Union. Noting that European performing artists are often unaware of their rights under existing EU legislation, the report calls on the European Commission to draw up a practical handbook which would contain essential information on sickness insurance, unemployment benefits and similar issues....