35In the third place, as regards the regulatory authority, recital 37 of Directive 2009/72 states that energy regulators should be given the power to ensure the full effect of consumer protection measures. Article 36 of that directive, which defines the general objectives of that authority, provides that it must take all reasonable measures in pursuit of the objectives set out in that article, within the framework of its tasks and powers as defined in Article 37 of the directive, in close consultation, where appropriate, with other relevant national authorities, without prejudice to their competencies. Those objectives include, in Article 36(g) of the directive, helping to ensure consumer protection.
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