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France
RGAA 4.1Loi pour une République NumériqueEN 301 549WCAG 2.1 AA WCAG 2.1 AA
France's RGAA 4.1 is one of Europe's most detailed national operationalizations of WCAG 2.1. DINUM actively audits government sites and publishes compliance statistics. The EAA's 2025 deadline is bringing substantial private sector obligations.
Legal Framework
France has its own national accessibility standard RGAA 4.1 (Référentiel Général d'Amélioration de l'Accessibilité), which operationalizes WCAG 2.1 for French digital services. The Loi pour une République Numérique (2016) mandates public sector compliance.
Who Must Comply
- All public sector bodies
- Companies with >250 employees OR >€50M revenue (from EAA 2025)
- Public service delegatees
Key Technical Requirements
RGAA 4.1 conformance declaration
Accessibility statement (Déclaration d'accessibilité)
Public reporting of conformance rate
User feedback and recourse mechanism
Mediation option for users
Annual conformance review
Enforcement & Penalties
Fines up to €20,000 per year for public bodies. EAA brings broader private sector penalties from 2025.
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