Is it not likely that that will be harmonised with other European countries too? Ie. no IFR flight without an instrument rating valid in that aircraft?
How about campaigning firstly for a harmonised definition of IFR!!!
To many people, it conjures up flight with sole reference to instruments; not so in the UK!!
Here it simply means flight 1,000' above any obstruction within 5NM of track, except when landing or taking of in accordance with normal aviation pracitice, with observence of the Quadrantal Rule above 3,000'.
You can fly UK IFR on a beautiful sunny day simply by looking out of the window to ensure you're following your track and observing your altimeter (the only instrument required, as far as I can tell). No requirement for any form of electrical or vacuum instruments or a radio.
TheOddOne