Just to be precise, is that EU or UK regulations you are talking about? There is nothing like that required or in the plans in the continent, as far as I'm aware. Pilot or not, you do need a valid reason to go airside (showing your ride to mates won't do it) and everyone going through needs to have ID, but there is no need whatsoever for an airport pass or anything like that (other than in my area if you have one you get free parking).
btw, the reason those rules are still in place is because not enough people challenge them. Some are patently illegal to start with, and I bet most wouldn't stand up to scrutiny in court.