35In the third place, that interpretation of Article 6 of Directive 2011/7 is confirmed by the aim of that directive. According to Article 1(1) thereof, read in the light of recital 3, that directive seeks to combat late payment in commercial transactions due to the negative effects of such late payment on undertakings’ liquidity and on their competitiveness and profitability.
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