On 2016-06-26 15:29, Andreas Röhler wrote:
>> I think you're making a good point; and still the frustrating part
>> with a python-specific fix is that C-M-a will have a different
>> meaning depending on the programming language :/
> 
> Nope. A function definition as displayed here is pretty comparable
> with its role in Emacs Lisp. A case would be def/class distinction -
> which is not at stake.

Sorry, I don't understand what you mean. My point was that a python-specific fix for the issue described by the OP would be confusing.