Who Needs to Comply with EU Accessibility Laws? A Quick Guide for 2025 and Beyond

Two key directives enforce accessibility standards in the EU:

1. Directive (EU) 2016/2102 – The Web Accessibility Directive
   • Applies to public sector websites and mobile apps.
   • Requires compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA since 2021.
   • Full text of Directive 2016/2102
2. Directive (EU) 2019/882 – The European Accessibility Act
   • Extends requirements to many private sector services/products.
   • Mandatory compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and EN 301 549 as of 28 June 2025.
   • Full text of Directive 2019/882