35Thus, Article 13(2) of the Access Directive requires NRAs to ensure that any cost recovery mechanism or pricing methodology that is mandated serves to promote efficiency and sustainable competition and maximise consumer benefits. Similarly, Article 8(4) of that directive provides that obligations imposed in accordance with that article are to be based on the nature of the problem identified, proportionate and justified in the light of the objectives laid down in Article 8 of the Framework Directive. That latter article provides, in paragraph 2(a) and (b) thereof, that NRAs are to promote competition by ensuring that end-users derive maximum benefits, particularly in terms of choice and price, and that competition is not distorted or impeded in the electronic communications sector.
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