I suspect many PPRuNers aren't aware that the proposals for the new EASA rules on flight crew licensing and operations have been out for consultation since late April. Given the widespread discontent with the way JAR-FCL was brought in it's important that as many pilots as possible read the proposals and contribute to the consultation. Comments must be in by 31 July.
The proposals are available at:
http://www.easa.eu.int/rulemaking_en.html
They are potentially quite radical in that EASA seems to favour having EU regulation of pilot licensing only for commercial pilots and perhaps for pilots of corporate and other aircraft over a specified weight. Light aircraft pilots and possibly corporate aircraft and aerial work would be regulated by accredited industry bodies such as federations (e.g. similar to the way the NPPL is administered). Medical standards for non-commercial pilots would also be devolved.
EASA is also looking for views on how to regulate commercial operations in the EU by third country aircraft.