In the UK we have ridiculous arse covering radio waffle with ATC. No only have they invented a whole layer of complexity to do with ATSOCAS which no other country seems to need, but for the sole benefit of ATC there is endless reading out and reading back of types of service and their limitations which sometimes go in for several sentences. All completely pointless and having no bearing on the flight, just arse covering in case someone at NATS might get sued. Have a listen to the offshore frequencies sometime and work out how much of the comms is useful or has any bearing on the safe conduct of the flight. About 50% or less, I'd say.
Glad I am not the only one. They seem to be able to successfully provide information to a maximum of about 3 aircraft at any one time.
Its always a joy to get out of the place. Have to say that of all the European countries Germany is the complete opposite. Virtual silence until needed.
If they do clean it up which would be highly improbable they should do the Coast Guard as well while they are at it - banal dribble.