It does force a requirement for instrument ratings in IMC (which I think is currently true anyway since the end of the IMCR?)
IMCRs are still being issued.
IMCR holders get an IR(R) rating on their EASA licence.
EASA has proposed a new EIR (enroute IR) which will allow access to airways without a full IR. Meeting in Europe last week to discuss - part of comitology process. Vote expected in the autumn.
EASA has proposed a Sailplane Cloud Flying Rating - status same as EIR.