55Next, the prohibition laid down by Article 108(3) TFEU is designed to ensure that a system of aid cannot become operational before the Commission has had a reasonable period in which to study the proposed measures in detail and, if necessary, to initiate the procedure provided for in Article 108(2) TFEU. Article 108(3) TFEU thus institutes prior control of plans to grant new aid (judgment of 12 February 2008, CELF and ministre de la Culture et de la Communication, C‑199/06, EU:C:2008:79, paragraphs 36 and 37).
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