16The information provided by the Commission shows that national systems of assistance for orphans vary considerably. In view of this variation, and in order to avoid arbitrary differences according to the national systems applicable, the term ‘benefits’ for orphans in Article 78(1) of Regulation No 1408/71 must be interpreted as referring to all benefits intended under the applicable national system for the maintenance of orphans, whatever the character and designation of those benefits may be.
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