Subject files - Accessibility of public sector bodies' websites - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

The Directive will set out minimum conditions for accessibility and it requires regular monitoring and reporting of the sites and apps' accessibility by Member States. Thanks to the EP's efforts, the deal also covers mobile applications and the scope is extended to cover all public sector bodies. They have to prepare an "accessibility statement" on their compliance with the directive, explaining which parts of their website or app are not accessible. The Directive also enables individuals to request specific information "on-demand" if the content is inaccessible. Furthermore, users can notify any failures to comply with the requirements of the Directive via a feedback mechanism. MS will have to designate an authority tasked with monitoring and enforcing these rules.

Rapporteur: D. Charanzova (ALDE)

Shadows: S. Verheyen (EPP), J. Weidenholzer (S&D), J.Reda (Greens/EFA), A. Van Bossuyt (ECR).