Physical CE not available in EU?

[Craiger]

untrue.

Pre-ordering from an online store (box and download) and SQUARE ENIX Boutique * (Boxed version only) (PAL)
When purchasing from an online store such as Amazon or ordering a boxed version from the SQUARE ENIX Boutique, a pre-order code will be emailed to you **.
* SQUARE ENIX Boutique is the Square Enix online store in France.
**Dispatch dates for emails may differ by country and retailer.

unless you meant places like gamestop or such:

Pre-ordering from a physical store (PAL)
When pre-ordering a boxed version of the game from a physical store such as Game or Micromania, you will receive your pre-order code printed on a leaflet. Please save this code as you will need to input this into the special FFXIV: Heavensward Pre-Order Site. (Instructions to follow below.)

Yeah they mentioned that too, and it seems you can then get physical editions in Europe, BUT doesn't seem like we will be able to get the physical CE here...

EDIT: and after all, it's the CE that people want have in physical form the most... I don't understand why you would bother with physical if it's just a code you need, but the CE have a figure, artwork etc...