55As regards the third criterion, relating to the degree of severity of the penalty incurred, it is important to note that that degree of severity must be determined by reference to the maximum potential penalty for which the relevant provisions provide (judgment of 4 May 2023, MV – 98, C‑97/21, EU:C:2023:371, paragraph 46).
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