35The Directive establishes, therefore, the principle of recognition, by the receiving Member State, of the control function of the Member State of origin with respect to the television broadcasts from broadcasters falling within its competence. Article 2a(1) of the Directive provides that Member States are to ensure freedom of reception and must not restrict retransmissions on their territory of television broadcasts from other Member States for reasons which fall within the fields coordinated by the Directive.
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