And I was infuriated to read (concerning Flight Instructor requirements):
However, based on the comments received and after careful consideration the Agency has decided to re-introduce the CPL theoretical knowledge requirement. This decision is based on the fact that it was decided to stay as close as possible with the JAR-FCL requirements and the ICAO standards.
Never mind whether or not they are appropriate,
Befehl ist Befehl!, it would seem....