28In that regard, it should be noted that observance of the rights of the defence is a fundamental principle of European Union law, in which the right to be heard in all proceedings is inherent (Sopropé, EU:C:2008:746, paragraphs 33 and 36, and M, C‑277/11, EU:C:2012:744, paragraphs 81 and 82).
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