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EAA Compliance by Country: What Every Organization in the EU Must Know

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is now in effect, and every EU country has compliance laws your organization needs to know.


Failure to comply can result in fines of up to €500,000. And remember, each country can separately fine you, so you could end up paying fines per country if your business isn’t compliant!


To avoid this, you need accurate, country-by-country compliance data. Here’s what you need to know to stay ahead:


Why Country-Specific EAA Compliance Matters

  • The EAA applies to all organizations doing business in the EU, regardless of where you’re based.

  • Each EU member state is responsible for enacting and enforcing its own compliance regulations—meaning requirements, penalties, and enforcement bodies differ by country.

  • Non-compliance can lead to:

    • Fines (up to €500,000 per country)

    • Removal from marketplaces

    • Damaging public exposure

    • In severe cases, even jail time


What’s Required?

  • The EAA is a directive—each country must transpose it into national law.

  • This means you must understand and comply with the specific regulations in every country where you operate or provide services.

  • Surveillance authorities in each country can audit your digital content and services for accessibility at any time.


EAA National Regulations by Country



Fines and Punishments

Businesses that do not conform with a given country’s EAA compliance standards could face:

  • Fines (up to €500,000 per country)

  • Damaging public exposure

  • Expulsion from the market

  • In severe cases, even jail time


Each EU member state enforces its own penalties and assigns a market surveillance authority to ensure compliance. Fines and corrective actions can be imposed separately in every country where your services are available.


Country

Maximum Fine / Penalty

Enforcement Authority / Notes

Austria

Up to €50,000 (per infringement)

Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection

Czech Republic

Up to CZK 5,000,000 (~€200,000)

Czech Trade Inspection Authority

France

Up to €250,000 for repeated non-compliance

Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes

Germany

Up to €100,000 per violation

Federal Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs

Hungary

Up to HUF 50,000,000 (~€130,000)

National Consumer Protection Authority

Ireland

Up to €500,000

Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)

Italy

Up to €103,291

Agency for Digital Italy (AgID)

Netherlands

Up to €450,000

Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets

Slovakia

Up to €100,000

Slovak Trade Inspection

Spain

Up to €1,000,000

Spanish Data Protection Agency and Ministry of Economic Affairs


Penalties may include corrective orders, public disclosure, and in severe cases, market exclusion or criminal prosecution. Each country’s authority can audit and enforce compliance at any time.


How to Stay Compliant

  • Monitor updates: EAA requirements are evolving, and new details continue to emerge.

  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to interpret national regulations.

  • Use trusted accessibility partners and tools to ensure your digital content meets or exceeds the standards in every market.


Axessible: Your Partner for Delightful, Compliant Content

At Axessible, we make it easy to meet—and exceed—EAA requirements in every country. Our platform provides:

  • End-to-end accessibility solutions (captions, audio descriptions, sign language, and more)

  • Compliance with ADA, EAA, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA (and beyond)

  • Human-in-the-loop quality assurance for accuracy

  • Fast, scalable video processing for all formats

  • Emotional intelligence and empathy as a service


Don’t risk costly fines or exclusion from the EU market. Start your accessibility journey today:

  • Scan your website with Axessible’s tools or

  • Contact our team for a personalized compliance roadmap


Ready to future-proof your digital presence? Get started with Axessible or contact us today.



Note: This article is for informational purposes only and not legal advice. Always consult your legal and compliance teams for regulatory decisions.

 
 
 

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