European Accessibility Act 2025: What you need to know


European Accessibility Act – Is your site ready for June 28, 2025? Author Niteco Date 04 March 2025 Read time 2 Minutes CONTENTS What’s European Accessibility Act (EAA)? Key takeaways for EAA Make your site EAA compliant CONTENTS What’s European Accessibility Act (EAA)? Key takeaways for EAA Make your site EAA compliant Like 1 Share Subscribe to our newsletter subscribe What’s the European Accessibility Act (EAA) all about? Did you know that in EU alone there are an estimated 135 million people with disabilities? Recognizing the need for more inclusive digital experiences, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) was approved in 2019 and will take effect on June 28, 2025. The act mandates that websites must be usable for everyone. This means organizations need to ensure their online platforms comply with specific accessibility standards, making it easier for all users to navigate and access information. Key takeaways for EAA When it takes affect: June 28th, 2025. Who it affects: The EAA applies to ALL retailers and service providers selling goods and services to consumers in the EU.  What needs to change: By the 28th of June, your website must meet the required accessibility standards to ensure it is fully functional and accessible to everyone. What you need to do Check your site. Most of you have already started but if not, you need to evaluate your website for accessibility gaps straight away! Fix it. For those of you lagging, gather the troops, form a task force and start fixing it now. In most cases you need changes in both the UI/code and content so make sure you involve the right people from start. What if you don’t Remember the GDPR act a few years ago? This is almost on the same level. Different countries in EU have different laws. In Ireland (for example) it can result in imprisonment for up to 18 months or fines of up to €60,000 if you don’t comply. Make your website EAA-compliant with us! Yes, June 28, 2025, is the deadline, making it crucial for organizations to ensure their websites are accessible to all users. If you're still catching up or haven't started yet, don't worry - Niteco is here to help! With an extensive experience in website accessibility compliance, Niteco uses the best analytic tools and AI-supported development to help you get your website ready in time. Schedule a meeting with our experts now if you want to know more or need help. Our Experts Rikard Ljungman Global Chief Commercial Officer Book A Meeting Mark Welland Country Manager, Europe & North America BOOK A MEETING Jill George Senior Sales and Client Director UK BOOK A MEETING Like 1 Share Subscribe to our newsletter subscribe eaa × Subscribe to our newsletter Get the latest job openings and news delivered directly to your inbox subscribe Link copied! Related Articles Optimizely leads the leaders in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Platforms Optimizely 04 February 2025 2 Min Read How to get more visitors to your website: Proven strategies for success How-to 18 December 2024 58 Min Read Top 8 Ecommerce trends to watch in 2025 How-to 15 December 2024 61 Min Read

What’s the European Accessibility Act (EAA) all about?

Did you know that in EU alone there are an estimated 135 million people with disabilities? Recognizing the need for more inclusive digital experiences, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) was approved in 2019 and will take effect on June 28, 2025. The act mandates that websites must be usable for everyone. This means organizations need to ensure their online platforms comply with specific accessibility standards, making it easier for all users to navigate and access information.

Key takeaways for EAA

When it takes affect: June 28th, 2025.
Who it affects: The EAA applies to ALL retailers and service providers selling goods and services to consumers in the EU. 
What needs to change: By the 28th of June, your website must meet the required accessibility standards to ensure it is fully functional and accessible to everyone.

What you need to do

Check your site. Most of you have already started but if not, you need to evaluate your website for accessibility gaps straight away!

Fix it. For those of you lagging, gather the troops, form a task force and start fixing it now. In most cases you need changes in both the UI/code and content so make sure you involve the right people from start.

What if you don’t

Remember the GDPR act a few years ago? This is almost on the same level. Different countries in EU have different laws. In Ireland (for example) it can result in imprisonment for up to 18 months or fines of up to €60,000 if you don’t comply.

Make your website EAA-compliant with us!

Yes, June 28, 2025, is the deadline, making it crucial for organizations to ensure their websites are accessible to all users. If you're still catching up or haven't started yet, don't worry - Niteco is here to help!

With an extensive experience in website accessibility compliance, Niteco uses the best analytic tools and AI-supported development to help you get your website ready in time.

Schedule a meeting with our experts now if you want to know more or need help.