The NO DH was removed about three years ago - why, I have no idea.
It strikes me as particularly stupid because now at 20' or 25' right in the middle of the RADALT 50-40-30- you get a "MINIMUMS" with a requirement to confirm you can see 1 light, respond with "Continue" or "Go-around Flaps". Additionally the FLARE call comes in at 30-40 from the PNF. It's a mess.....and only in France -why?
Regarding this incident.....lack of understanding of A/c systems as root cause? If you ONLY have to push the TOGA buttons to initiate (does the AP automatically pitch to 15 degrees?) I don't really see how it could be made any simpler. Airbus - just push the levers till they won't go any further and the autos (if functioning correctly) do the rest - easy. If they're not working and you are unable to pitch to 15 manually/promptly, perhaps you should consider an alternative career. Are the TOGA buttons and A/THR disconnect buttons close together on the 777 levers?