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Everything you need to know about the European Accessibility Act
If you do business in any capacity within the EU, changes are coming on 28th June 2025. Here’s your full guide to your responsibilities.
99% of EU web pages fall short of the EAA’s standard
Based on data from the Silktide Index, 99% of EU web pages fall short of the European Accessibility Act’s standards. Failing to meet EAA requirements can lead to:
- Significant fines: Non-compliant companies may face substantial financial penalties.
- Lost customers: Modern consumers expect accessibility and usable websites.
- Brand risk: Don’t let your brand’s reputation suffer over avoidable issues.
Not based in the EU? This still applies to you!
If your business serves EU customers—whether you’re in the US, UK, or anywhere else—the EAA applies to you. Non-EU businesses spent billions on GDPR compliance, and the EAA is set to have a similar impact:
- Digital platforms: Websites, apps, and digital tools like E-commerce sites, streaming services, online banking – if EU users are involved, your digital experience needs to comply.
- Physical products: Consumer electronics, payment terminals, or other goods sold in the EU must meet the EAA’s accessibility requirements.
- Cross-border services: Running an online shop or booking service? If EU customers are part of your market, you need to ensure your site meets EAA standard.
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The impact of the European Accessibility Act
From websites and apps to digital services, the EAA sets essential standards that all businesses with a European audience need to meet. It impacts:
- Public sector: Government websites, education, transportation, and essential services.
- Private sector: E-commerce, banking, media, entertainment, and more.
- Global organizations: If you have customers in the EU, you need to comply — just like with GDPR.
Free EAA Readiness Report – what’s inside?
It’s a tailored, easy-to-understand snapshot of your website’s accessibility status, highlighting areas that need improvement to meet the EAA standards:
- Accessibility gap analysis: A breakdown of the specific accessibility issues on your website, mapped directly to EAA requirements.
- High-risk areas: Identify the most critical areas impacting compliance, so you know exactly where to focus first.
- Clear next steps: Actionable recommendations for improving accessibility, making compliance easier and faster for your team.
Ready to comply with the European Accessibility Act?
- Book a call with our team to get a demo of the Silktide accessibility platform
- Learn how a combination of automated and manual testing helps you become more compliant with the EAA
- Discover how Silktide can improve your entire team’s accessibility workflow
- Get real, actionable advice with your free accessibility website scan
