Amendment: Equal treatment in social security (Barber judgment)

This procedure aims to ensure equal treatment for men and women in occupational social security schemes. It updates existing rules to align with the European Court of Justice's Barber judgment, which established that provisions concerning retirement age and other conditions must be the same for both sexes.

This affects all individuals covered by occupational social security schemes, ensuring fairer access to benefits and pensions regardless of gender. It promotes gender equality in employment and social protection across the EU.