81Since it constitutes a derogation from the general principle laid down in Article 87(1) EC that State aid is incompatible with the common market Article 87(2)(b) EC must be construed narrowly (Case C-156/98 Germany v Commission [2000] ECR I-6857, paragraph 49, and Case C-301/96 Germany v Commission [2003] ECR I-9919, paragraph 66).
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