CHAPTER 10

Final provisions
Article 23
Every four years, on the first occasion no later than
31 December 2013
, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Directive, including appropriate information on developments in the sector, particularly concerning economic, social, employment patterns and technological aspects, as well as on quality of service. The report shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by proposals to the European Parliament and the Council.
Article 23a
The Commission shall provide assistance to the Member States on the implementation of this Directive, including on the calculation of any net cost of the universal service.
Article 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Article 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Article 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Article 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Article 28
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
Substituted by Directive 2008/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 amending Directive 97/67/EC with regard to the full accomplishment of the internal market of Community postal services.
Inserted by Directive 2008/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 amending Directive 97/67/EC with regard to the full accomplishment of the internal market of Community postal services.
Deleted by Directive 2008/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 amending Directive 97/67/EC with regard to the full accomplishment of the internal market of Community postal services.