Very interesting read indeed.
If i got it right, at least for students in germany it seems you won't need a 'degree' anymore (because of the vast amount of hours) to get a CPL(H) (modular route):
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
6 An approved CPL(H) theoretical knowledge course shall comprise at least 250 hours of instruction.
This was 500(!) hours before under JAR-FCL 2 "deutsch".
I hope they get this in place asap.
