Thanks guys, sounds like nothing has happened.
Effectively aren't EASA trying to find a way of stopping European "residents" from using FAA IRs in Europe, without actually coming out and saying it?
Their bone of contention is that they reckon it is not as "safe" because it doesn't involve as much study as theirs.
The whole commercial airframe/license side will, I believe, be allowed, but GA will be made to comply as the concession.
Just my pessimistic view!