FP_Ace,
this is because nearly half of the companies in Germany are related to Lufthansa somehow. Well, not really half of them, but there are a lot.
The other german guys were right about their information regarding the DLR test. It is not a miracle, it is not a wonder to pass the test - and actually in these days Lufthansa is really looking for ready entry pilots as well as for ab initio. I know some F/Os coming from different "other" companies who now join the Lufthansa after trying and passing the DLR test.
All the other companies (well, the good ones closed down or were taken by Air Berlin) don't care about any DLR test.
Try to join the Air Berlin Group (via Air Berlin directly or via LTU, they should offer new vacancies in the beginning of this year, I don't know if Condor is looking for pilots...), it only can become better than it is now!
But don't forget to do a little bit of training for the interpersonal test as well!!!