The Commission shall be assisted by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Committee.

Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5a(1) to (4) and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

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