19First, as regards whether the legislation at issue in the main proceedings falls within the scope of Directive 2000/78, it should be noted that it is apparent from both its title and preamble and its content and purpose that Directive 2000/78 seeks to lay down a general framework in order to guarantee equal treatment ‘in employment and occupation’ to all persons, by offering them effective protection against discrimination on one of the grounds covered by Article 1, which include age.
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