Yes, some are national, some not.
Back in 96 when I started flying, we had 2 stages. I have first one completed. In other words, 16 hours, solo flights - 15 circuits and 2 in the practice area.
Then after, I have about 10 more hours. Now nobody counts it, as it never happened. The single remaining document that I have from that is my logbook. And some pictures of course. Officially - nothing.
So I would prefer to change that, if possible.
What is mandatory is the LS-4 though.