70In that regard, it must be borne in mind that, in so far as Article 5(c) and (e) of the tender specifications refers to objectives such as preserving and promoting the growth of TAP, reinforcing the economic strength of that company, contributing to preserving and developing the operational and commercial qualities of the TAP Group and contributing to the growth of the national economy, it is settled case-law that purely economic grounds, such as, in particular, promotion of the national economy or its proper functioning, cannot serve as justification for an obstacle to one of the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Treaties (see, inter alia, judgment of 21 December 2016, AGET Iraklis, C‑201/15, EU:C:2016:972, paragraph 72).
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