61As regards the aim of standardisation, in the context of professions in the public sector, it must be noted, as the Advocate General noted in point 63 of her View, that, in so far as such an aim ensures observance of the principle of equal treatment for all persons in a specific sector and relates to an essential element of their employment relationship, such as the time of retirement, that aim can constitute a legitimate employment policy objective.
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