The applicant argues, first, that the tax on electronic communications is contrary to Article 110 TFEU; second, that the disputed taxes constitute a restriction on the freedom to provide services and the freedom of establishment in that the accumulation of specific taxes on the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors largely limits the possibility for broadcasting and telecommunications operators to carry on their economic activities in France; and, third, that the disputed measure is contrary to Directive 2002/20 of 7 March 2002 on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services in so far as it places a tax on ...[+++] telecoms operators who do not comply with the conditions laid down by the directive.

To allow for discovering spatial objects through a combination of search criteria, logical and comparison operators shall be supported’.

To allow for discovering resources through a combination of search criteria, logical and comparison operators shall be supported.

The Regulation seeks a balance between the need to combat discrimination and the need to meet operational requirements by laying down a general principle of non-discrimination and by, on the one hand, imposing on operators a set of obligations relating to the information and assistance provided to passengers and, on the other, requiring PRMs to provide pre-notification of the need for assistance and allowing for strictly defined derogations from the obligation to provide assistance.

119. However, particularly in the early stages of implementation of the new framework, the Commission would not expect NRAs to withdraw existing regulatory obligations on SMP operators which have been designed to address legitimate regulatory needs which remain relevant, without presenting clear evidence that those obligations have achieved their purpose and are therefore no longer required since competition is deemed to be effective on the relevant market.

Whereas the public authorities are responsible for carrying out such inspections and checks; whereas, however, provision should be made for operators to pay a contribution to the financing of such inspections and checks;