Read in a different forum that 'you can't change the the laws of economics'.
These rules will eventually be applied in Germany as well.
I'm sorry to I burst your bubble MD11F, but fact is that the t7f's in LEJ are already flying (saw it in HKG).
How many LH crews are with them so far ?
How many will be working there in the future ?
Your VC will not stop this simply because LHC will get the right equipment for the right price. This unfortunately is the main interest these days.
I wouldn't be to worried. I agree that it's sad to see the MD11s go but all the crews will keep their jobs eventhough you'll 'only' be flying SLF again. Believe me, there're plenty of crews in Europe with 'real problems'.
As for Condor - almost a similar thing. If it doesn't belong to the LH club anylonger - why should the LH price tag come with it ? Try to explain that to the beancounters.
I don't like these developements either - it'll be very tough to stop them (= the guys running around in 500$ shoes prentending that the world would stop turning without them).
So keep trying - but don't be to disappointed if it doesn't go your way this time.