+Article 1

Article 1

This Directive establishes common rules concerning:

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the conditions governing the provision of postal services,

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the provision of a universal postal service within the Community,

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the financing of universal services under conditions that guarantee the permanent provision of such services,

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tariff principles and transparency of accounts for universal service provision,

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the setting of quality standards for universal service provision and the setting-up of a system to ensure compliance with those standards,

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the harmonisation of technical standards,

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the creation of independent national regulatory authorities.

1. Overview

Summary	Regulation

Requirements
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Standards
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