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Europe
Germany
BITV 2.0BGG (Federal Disability Equality Act)EN 301 549WCAG 2.1 AA WCAG 2.1 AA
Germany has strong accessibility requirements through BITV 2.0 for public sector. The EAA's implementation in June 2025 significantly extends obligations to private sector digital services across Germany and the EU.
Legal Framework
Germany implemented the Web Accessibility Directive via BITV 2.0 (Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung). The BGG and state-level laws extend this to all public sector digital services. EAA implementation by June 2025.
Who Must Comply
- Federal and state public bodies
- Public broadcasters
- Private sector (EAA from June 2025)
Key Technical Requirements
BITV 2.0 conformance for public bodies
Accessibility statement (Erklärung zur Barrierefreiheit)
EN 301 549 technical standard compliance
Feedback mechanism for users
Regular third-party audits
Sign language and easy-read content for some public content
Enforcement & Penalties
Formal complaints process, enforcement by ombudsperson. EAA brings stronger private sector penalties.
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