54As regards the specific consequences, for the case in the main proceedings, of the finding in paragraph 53 of the present judgment, it should be borne in mind that, although, in proceedings under Article 267 TFEU, which are based on a clear separation of functions between the national courts and the Court of Justice, the national court alone has exclusive jurisdiction to find and assess the facts in the case before it and to interpret and apply national law, the fact remains that it is for the Court to provide the national court that referred a question for a preliminary ruling with guidance on the interpretation of EU law that may be necessary for the outcome of that case, while taking into account the indications contained in the order for reference (see, to that effect, judgment of 6 October 2021, W.Ż. (Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs of the Supreme Court – Appointment), C‑487/19, EU:C:2021:798, paragraph 78 and the case-law cited).