How easy is it to get a Credit Card?

Husband applies for new credit card.


Credit Card Provider requests additional information.

Hubby and I decide we are not bothered with new Credit Card.

Credit Card company get wind of this and send out €5k Credit Card with 10 months interest free on balance transfers.

[ Oh don't worry Mr. & Mrs. Husband and Wife we don't need any additional information or proof of income for valued customers such as yourselves!]

So my question is: 

Is the recession over, in denial or about to have 'the re-coming'?