As far as pilots of EASA aeroplanes are concerned, there are 2 main issues:
1. Grandfathering. The inclusion of IMC privileges in part-FCL licences for those who obtained them before an as yet unspecified date. The CAA has almost finalised proposals for this and will be putting them to EASA 'soon'.
2. Continuance. The inclusion of IMC privileges in part-FCL licences for future pilot licence holders. This is, as far as EASA is concerned, a highly contentious issue. However, AOPA(UK), CAA, IAOPA(EU) and PPL/IR have all proposed a method by which this may be achieved in their comment repsonses to EASA's NPA 2011-16. The comment review team will hold its first meeting in Köln next week; fortunately, 'over regulation' of GA is currently a hot topic at the European Commission and within national aviation authorities, which should influence EASA's rulemakers in terms of accepting the need for regulatory flexibility to take account of the individual national needs of Member States.
Lastly, THERE IS NO 8 APR 2012 CUT-OFF DATE!!!!