20In order to determine whether the principle of equivalence has been complied with in the case in the main proceedings, it is therefore necessary to examine whether there exists, in addition to a limitation rule, such as that at issue in the main proceedings, applicable to actions intended to ensure that the rights derived by individuals from European Union law are safeguarded under domestic law, a limitation rule applicable to domestic actions and whether, having regard to their purpose and essential characteristics, the two limitation rules may be considered similar (see, to that effect, Case C-78/98 Preston and Others [2000] ECR I-3201, paragraph 49, and Transportes Urbanos y Servicios Generales, paragraph 35).
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