> I really dislike the idea that EU regulators would know what's better for consumers than consumer electronics companies and the consumers themselves This is

> I really dislike the idea that EU regulators would know what's better for consumers than consumer electronics companies and the consumers themselves This isn't something created by faceless bureaucrats behind closed doors. The "regulators" are the EU Parliament, who are elected by residents in the various countries. The issue has been talked about for a few years, and was voted on 603 to 13, that's over 96% (including abstentions).