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Reference for a preliminary ruling from the Cour constitutionnelle (Belgium) lodged on 29 June 2009 - Association Belge des Consommateurs Test-Achats ASBL, Yann van Vugt, Charles Basselier v Conseil des ministres

(Case C-236/09)

Language of the case: French

Referring court

Cour constitutionnelle

Parties to the main proceedings

Applicants: Association Belge des Consommateurs Test-Achats ASBL, Yann van Vugt, Charles Basselier

Defendant: Conseil des ministres

Questions referred

Is Article 5(2) of Council Directive 2004/113/EC of 13 December 2004 implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services 1 compatible with Article 6(2) of the Treaty on European Union, and more specifically with the principle of equality and non-discrimination guaranteed by that provision?

If the answer to the first question is negative, is Article 5(2) of the Directive also incompatible with Article 6(2) of the Treaty on European Union if its application is restricted to life assurance contracts?

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1 - OJ L 373, p. 37.