30It must be pointed out that, as an exception to a general rule, the provision must be interpreted strictly (see, to that effect, inter alia, Case C-83/99 Commission v Spain [2001] ECR I-445, paragraph 19; Case C-5/01 Belgium v Commission [2002] ECR I-11991, paragraph 56; and Case C-43/04 Stadt Sundern [2005] ECR I-4491, paragraph 27).
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