74It must be recalled that, in accordance with the principle of the hierarchy of norms, an implementing regulation may not derogate from the rules contained in the act to which it gives effect (see judgment in Case T-576/08 Germany v Commission [2011] ECR II-1578, paragraph 100 and the case-law cited).
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