38As the Court pointed out in paragraph 19 of the judgment in Germany v Commission, cited above, temporary exclusion from the benefit of a scheme of aid, like surcharges calculated based on the amount of aid unduly paid, are intended to combat the numerous irregularities which are committed in the context of agricultural aid, and which, because they weigh heavily on the Community budget, are of such a nature as to compromise the action undertaken by the institutions in that field to stabilise markets, support the standard of living of farmers and ensure that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices.
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