Judgment_paragraph 32 · Slovenské elektrárne a.s. v Úrad pre vybrané hospodárske subjekty, formerly Daňový úrad pre vybrané daňové subjekty (C-376/18)

32In that regard, it must be stated that it is apparent from recitals 3 to 5 and 7 of Directive 2009/72 that that directive seeks, in essence, to establish an open and competitive internal market in electricity which enables consumers freely to choose their suppliers and suppliers freely to deliver to their customers, to create a level playing field in that market, to ensure security of supply and to combat climate change.