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Overall, I think the Euros should go open.
The main reason that it was not open in 2008 was, if we are being totally honest, that we didn't want to see a load of yanks & hosers occupying the top slots. Now that the level of European-based teams is nearly at the same level as the N Americans, there is no need to 'protect' our teams.
The qualification process could be, as stated above, through designated tournaments, which are themselves open to all, and through a wild-card tourney.
I really don't see the point in restricting entry based on place of residence, or worse, colour of passport.