30The United Kingdom contests the Commission’s argument that Article 2(7) of Directive 2001/80 contains a general principle, required to be interpreted broadly, and two exceptions to be interpreted strictly. That provision contains a definition of plants falling within the scope of the directive and definitions of those not subject to the directive. The United Kingdom adds that, in any event, the Court has decided against interpreting exceptions strictly where such an interpretation would undermine the aim of the exceptions (Case C-498/03 Kingcrest Associates and Montecello [2005] ECR I-4427, paragraphs 29 and 32).
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