The payment cards industry in Europe remains national and some local players are preventing competition from developing.
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Financial support must truly target market failures or support the delivery of broadband in rural and remote areas. The Commission will ensure that state aid does not distort competition to an extent contrary to the common interest by crowding-out private initiative.
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