It also gives contrating [sic] States the right to refuse to recognise foreign licences issued to its citizens.
I guess being a Cologne shyster doesn't necessitate the ability to read Annex 1 of the Chicago Convention. It also doesn't preclude an abstinence from making false statements to a gullible audience.
Here's a recommendation for all of you:
1.2.2.2 Recommendation.— A pilot licence issued by a
Contracting State should be rendered valid by other
Contracting States for use in private flights.
In short, EASA has been a big mistake. It is a costly (€ 105 Million/year) self- perpetuating bureaucratic organisation that overall makes a negative contribution to aviation as a whole and to aviation safety in particular. Any proposal to abolish it should be hailed.