One thing which has not been discussed but which would lead to a solution to protect working pilots on N reg in the EU and don't forget under EU law these people have rights to their employment and income should anyone decide to challenge the regulation is a certain Grandfather right move by EASA.
It would be simple for EASA to issue these working established pilots with RESTRICTED ATPs. Restricted to private operations and not public transport
a simple Air Law exam pass and flight test.
That would be a simple solution and a sensible solution should EASA and the commission wish to continue with this ridiculous dual license fiasco but what about EASA is ever simple or sensible ?
Pace