88In that regard, it must be recalled that, according to settled case-law, the interpretation of a provision of EU law requires account to be taken not only of its wording, but also of its context, and the objectives and purpose pursued by the act of which it forms part. The legislative history of a provision of EU law may also reveal elements that are relevant to its interpretation (see judgment of 25 June 2020, A and Others (Wind turbines at Aalter and Nevele), C‑24/19, EU:C:2020:503, paragraph 37 and the case-law cited). It is therefore appropriate to carry out a literal, contextual, teleological and historical interpretation of the first subparagraph of Article 22(1) of Regulation No 139/2004.
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