Finally, and still assuming the reference to Article 6 of the ECHR to be relevant, the reasonable period cannot, in the Commission's submission, start to run until after notification of the statement of objections; measures of inquiry, such as investigations and requests for information, are merely intended to elucidate the facts and do not constitute charges.
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