I wonder what the European Commission and such have to say or think about this...
I mean, this is just not merely a technical point of view matter. It has many implications beyond that.
After WWII there was a dream of European spirit that would grant us decades of peace and economic growth. And this has been partly accomplished! And I know the European Commission has policies directed to foment this point, for example the Trans-European Erasmus program and others. Euronews was, I think, another example in the beginning.
The Television Without Frontiers (TSF) directive exists... but has it been defended enough?
I'm not against commercial broadcasters and providers doing whatever they think is best for their business. But, in parallel with this, I strongly defend that it should be somehow enabled, permitted, fomented that each European citizen can see and hear, at least the Public Broadcaster of any other country in the EU, and I'm not talking about international versions. I'm talking about feeling like we are in that country, being treated by the broadcaster the same way.
This is one aspect of this hobby that always gave me enthusiasm and an unique insight to other cultures within Europe. I have learned so much (specially in the 80's and 90's) about each European country by watching its Public TV Services. Deep respect for the differences, appreciation for the details in each country. Europe is so rich and diverse, but if we start building frontiers again, we will be poorer in all aspects in the long run.
So, what I would expect from the EU is that the policies for the Audiovisual sector would defend more a true EU AV market.