(3) The delays recorded for the realisation of effective trans-European connections , in particular the cross-border sections, are likely to disable seriously the competitiveness of the Union, its States and peripheral regions which will not be able, or will no longer be able, to profit fully from the beneficial effects of the single market.
(3) Novērotie kavējumi efektīvu visas Eiropas sakaru īstenošanā, īpaši pārrobežu daļās, var nopietni aizkavēt ES, to perifērisko valstu un reģionu konkurētspēju, kas nevarēs vai vairs nevarēs pilnībā izmantot lielā vienotā tirgus labvēlīgo iespaidu.