28In that regard, it is sufficient to note that, both in the operative part of the reasoned opinion and in the form of order sought in the application, the Commission clearly stated that it was accusing the Portuguese Republic of having failed to fulfil its obligations under Articles 43 EC and 56 EC on the ground that the State and other public sector shareholders held golden shares with special rights in PT.
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