24It is clear from Article 8(3) of Regulation No 1049/2001, first, that the failure by the institution concerned to respond to a confirmatory application for access within the time-limit laid down amounts to a decision to refuse access. Second, that implied decision constitutes the starting point for the period within which the person concerned may bring an action for annulment against it. Such time-limits, laid down in the public interest, cannot be varied by the parties.
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