21At the outset, it should be noted that Article 56(1) EC lays down a clear and unconditional prohibition for which no implementing measure is needed and which confers rights on individuals which they can rely on before the courts (see, to that effect, Sanz de Lera and Others, paragraphs 41 and 47).
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