Actually, the world is becoming a better place... via the proposed changes in NPA 16 to JAR-FCL 1. This includes a change to para 1.065, opening the possibility to split the training & testing towards a licence between two JAA states. Only requirement is that the involved states' NCAAs must agree on who will issue the final licence, etc.
NPA 16 has been adopted by the JAA, and should in due course be implemented in the JAA member states.
cheers,