ronchonner, If the CAA and Europe made it easy to convert foreign licenses, everybody would do it because it's cheaper and easier, resulting in the CAA having no control over the standards of training.
Whether you agree or not, there is a difference in training between the FAA & the CAA. I'm not even going to bother to discuss which one I feel is better.
However, I do feel that there should be a more realistic medium on license conversions, but certainly not handed to you on a plate just because you have commercial experience.
I don't think for a minute that the CAA & Europe will drop it requirements if there becomes a shortage of Professional Pilots, in fact, the airlines will recognize this possible shortfall and start recruiting for sponsored cadets.
I can't help but mention the fact that there sounds a lot of resentment in your postings, as davere van leatherboo said, like the rest of us your going to have to get on and do it and chill.
I hope you work it out…….