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Practical analysis of European Accessibility Act enforcement across Europe, updated as the regulatory picture develops.
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France EAA enforcement: civil society takes the lead
France’s first EAA lawsuits were filed by disability organisations, not regulators. What the cases against Auchan, Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Picard mean for European enforcement.
France · All marketsInaccessible design is invisible revenue loss
Inaccessible websites lose revenue organisations cannot see. The data on blocking rates, the 15–20% customer base, and what fixing barriers is worth commercially.
All marketsEAA compliance in Sweden — PTS enforcement
PTS launched systematic inspections in October 2025 and has named H&M, IKEA and Coop among its first 28 investigations. Sweden has two distinct fine types and market ban authority.
SwedenThe EAA disproportionate burden exemption — what it actually requires
The exemption is a safeguard with conditions, not an opt-out. Assuming it applies is not the same as qualifying for it. Most organisations claiming it have not done the assessment the exemption requires.
All marketsEAA governance: what it means and why most organisations are missing it
Most EAA non-compliance is a governance failure, not a technical one. A passing audit today does not mean a compliant product next quarter.
All marketsEAA compliance in the Netherlands: what organisations need to know
The ACM is actively auditing Dutch businesses. There is a mandatory reporting requirement most organisations have missed. Fines can reach 10% of annual turnover.
NetherlandsWhat is digital accessibility — and why does it matter for your business?
One in four European adults has some form of disability. Digital accessibility means they can use your website to do what everyone else can. Here is what that means in practice.
All marketsEAA compliance in Ireland — what directors need to know
Ireland is the only EU country where EAA non-compliance can result in a criminal conviction. This guide covers the four compliance requirements, ComReg enforcement, and the due diligence defence.
IrelandThe EAA accessibility statement — what it is and why most organisations don’t have one
A published accessibility statement is a mandatory EAA requirement. Irish regulators request it first in any complaint investigation. Most organisations we speak with don’t have one.
All marketsEAA fines, penalties and sanctions — Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden
Country-by-country breakdown of EAA enforcement penalties, enforcement authorities, and active enforcement status across the three most active markets.
Ireland · Netherlands · SwedenBFSG Germany — what the Abmahnung wave means for your business
Germany’s BFSG took effect in June 2025. Law firms have already sent private warning letters. This guide explains the mechanism, the enforcement timeline, and what compliance requires.
Germany-exposed organisationsEAA compliance for e-commerce: what online retailers need to know
Online retailers are the primary enforcement target across Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands simultaneously. Four in ten disabled users cannot complete an e-commerce purchase.
Germany · Sweden · Netherlands · IrelandEAA compliance for FinTech and financial services
Financial services face sector-specific enforcement authorities in each market. In the Netherlands it is the AFM, not the ACM. In Ireland, directors face personal criminal liability.
Ireland · Netherlands · SwedenWhat EAA compliance actually requires
EAA compliance has four requirements. Most organisations know about one of them. Technical conformance, a published accessibility statement, active governance, and documentary evidence — all four are mandatory.
All marketsGermany: law firms are already sending BFSG warning letters
When the BFSG took effect, it wasn’t regulators who moved first. Law firms began sending private warning letters to businesses within weeks. The exposure is live regardless of whether you’ve heard from any authority.
Germany-exposed organisations