The JAA/CAA are continually altering the rules and seem to be unaware of the human consequences of their actions.
One thing is for sure .. At the end of the day they will try and avoid any negative consequences for their exam income stream.
Ludicrous costs for what are just a few MCQ tests...
Of course I realise that all this is essential because of our 'special' airspace in Europe that is so different than anywhere else...