44That analysis is confirmed by comparing Directive 2011/7 with its predecessor, Directive 2000/35. Whereas the more recent directive expressly states in Article 4 thereof, which relates to transactions between undertakings and public authorities, that Member States are to ensure that the period for payment does not exceed 30 days or, in certain cases, a maximum of 60 days, the previous directive contained no such provision and was limited to setting, in Article 3 thereof, an obligation relating to the payment of default interest — now expressed in Article 3 of Directive 2011/7 — without treating differently the situation where the debtor is a public authority.
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