25It should be noted at the outset that, in accordance with Article 1 thereof, Directive 2016/343 has as its subject matter the laying down of common minimum rules concerning certain aspects of criminal proceedings, including the ‘right to be present at the trial’. As recital 33 of the directive expressly confirms, that right forms an integral part of the fundamental right to a fair trial.
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