The nuance is subtle, but it has the merit of sending a positive signal for the relaunch of the business travel At the beginning of the week, the American authorities revised their position on journeys to some sixty destinations. These include France from level four to level three. The recommendation to American travellers wishing to visit France is therefore no longer ". not to go there "but avoid going there if at all possible ". Germany, Japan and even Canada are benefiting from the same flexibility in terminology.
The acceleration of vaccination campaigns in France and elsewhere in Europe could explain this change, however slight. But the principle of reciprocity brandished by European leaders is perhaps the real driving force behind this relative openness. At the end of April, the President of the European Commission to the American media: " As far as I can see, the Americans are using vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency. This will allow free movement and travel to the European Union. ".
The recently unveiled changes to the statutes could well lead to a more open reopening of US borders, subject to certain conditions, especially as the US authorities have mentioned setting up working groups with partners in other regions, including Europe, to encourage the resumption of international travel, particularly across the Atlantic.
