I thought I would re-invigorate this thread after I noticed this little snippet in the latest CAA Information Notice regarding latest EASA developments (2015-039 if you're interested)!
v) Commission Decision on Article 14.4 refusing permission to Germany to apply exemptions from certain substantive requirements laid down in Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011 – Discussion and vote
The Commission plans to use Article 14.5 to refuse permission to Germany to allow HEMS operations with single pilots aged over 60. Germany has revoked the exemption with effect from 1st May and replaced it with a new exemption with more robust mitigation measures.