This therefore amounts toless favourable treatment on the grounds of age.Article 6.1 of the Directiveallows for differences of treatment on age grounds in some circumstances where amember state can establish that the differences are objectively and reasonably justifiedby a legitimate aim, and the means it chooses to achieve that aim are proportionate.Hence, in order for the rule of 85 (which is considered to be discriminatory onage grounds) to be allowed to continue beyond the Directive’s deadline, it mustbe an objectively justifiable means of meeting...