71That said, it must also be observed that Article 52(1) of the Charter allows for limitations on the exercise of the rights recognised by the Charter, including the right to be heard enshrined in Article 41 thereof. However, Article 52(1) of the Charter requires that any limitation must be provided for by law and respect the essence of the fundamental right in question. It also requires that, subject to the principle of proportionality, any such limitation is necessary and genuinely meets objectives of general interest recognised by the European Union.
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