(3) The delays recorded for the realisation of the entire trans-European transport network , in particular the cross-border sections, are likely seriously to undermine 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 visa Eiropas transporta tīkla īstenošanā, īpaši pārrobežu daļās, var nopietni mazināt ES, tās valstu un nomaļo reģionu konkurētspēju, kas nevarēs vai vairs nevarēs pilnībā izmantot lielā vienotā tirgus labvēlīgo iespaidu.