108Furthermore, the question whether a statement of reasons satisfies the requirements must be assessed with reference not only to the wording of the measure but also to its context and to the whole body of legal rules governing the matter in question. If the contested measure clearly discloses the overall objective pursued by the Community institution concerned, it would be excessive to require a specific statement of reasons for each of the technical choices made by the institution (Case C-100/99 Italy v Council and Commission [2001] ECR I-5217, paragraph 64; British American Tobacco (Investments) and Imperial Tobacco, paragraph 166; Arnold André, paragraph 62; Swedish Match, paragraph 64; and Alliance for Natural Health and Others, paragraph 134).
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