35In view of the fact that, in Case C‑359/11, it had made a reference to the Court for a ruling on the interpretation of Directive 2003/55, the Bundesgerichtshof considers it sufficient, in the context of Case C‑400/11, to request a ruling from the Court on the interpretation of Directive 2003/54. Accordingly, the Bundesgerichtshof decided to stay the proceedings and to refer the following question to the Court for a preliminary ruling:‘Is Article 3(5) of Directive 2003/54 …, read in conjunction with point (b) and/or (c) of Annex A thereto, to be interpreted as meaning that a provision of national law on price adjustments in electricity supply contracts with household customers who are supplied electricity within the framework of a universal supply obligation (standard rate customers) satisfies the transparency requirements if, in that provision, the reasons, preconditions and scope of the price adjustments are not specified but customers are assured that electricity suppliers will give them adequate notice of any price increases and they have the right to terminate the contract if they are unwilling to accept the amended contractual terms and conditions as communicated?’
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