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A Member State may delay the deadline provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article for a specific band under the following circumstances: to the extent justified by a restriction to the use of that band based on the general interest objective provided in point (a) or (d) of Article 45(5); in the case of unresolved cross-border coordination issues resulting in harmful interference with third countries, provided the affected Member State has, where appropriate, requested Union assistance pursuant to Article 28(5); safeguarding national security and defence; or force majeure. The Member State concerned shall review such a delay at least every two years.

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