EAA Enforcement Landscape: EU Member States

Where enforcement bites hardest for your next Pro AV project – fines, designated bodies, and implementation status across Europe.

Active Enforcement
Guidance Pending
Status Unknown
Last updated: January 2026

Six Months Into Enforcement

The European Accessibility Act became enforceable on 28 June 2025. Six months in, enforcement is real but uneven across the EU-27.

Click any country on the map to see detailed enforcement information, penalty amounts, designated regulatory bodies, and compliance status.

Active Enforcement
5 Countries
Guidance Pending
12 Countries
Status Unknown
10 Countries
Highest Fine
€1M

Highest Fines by Country

  • Spain Active
    €1,000,000
  • Belgium Active
    €200,000
  • Netherlands Active
    €120,000
  • Germany Active
    €100,000
  • Ireland Active
    €60,000 + Prison

What This Means for Pro AV

Every Pro AV project in the EU now has accessibility as a mandatory compliance requirement. This affects:

  • Live events: Real-time captioning, sign language, accessible apps
  • Broadcast & streaming: Captions, audio descriptions, accessible interfaces
  • Installed systems: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for all control interfaces

Maximum Fine
Enforcement Body
Enforcement Status

Criminal Penalties
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