This statement applies to content published on the domain: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/
It does not apply to other content or websites published on any of its subdomains. These websites and their content will have their own specific accessibility statement.
This website is managed by DG CNECT. It is designed to be used by as many people as possible, including people with disabilities.
You should be able to:
- e.g. zoom up to 200% without problems
- zoom in without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using a modern screen reader and speech recognition software (on your computer or phone)
This website is designed to comply with the technical standard for websites and mobile apps, EN 301 549, v.3.2.1 (.pdf). This closely follows level 'AA' of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1.
Compliance status
This website is not compliant with technical standard EN 301 549 v.3.2.1 (.pdf) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. See 'Non-accessible content' for more details.
This website was last tested on 2025-01-24
Preparation of this statement
This statement was reviewed on 2025-01-24
The statement is based on a review of a representative sample of web pages, using a combination of manual and automated testing.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the 'digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu' website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
• Phone: +32 229-98545
• E-mail: CNECT-WEBTEAM@ec.europa.eu
We try to respond to feedback within 15 business days from the date of receipt of the enquiry by the responsible Commission department.
Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
The 'digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu' website is designed to be compatible with the most used assistive technologies.
Technical specifications
The accessibility of the 'digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu' website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
Non-accessible content
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the 'digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu' website, we are aware of some limitations, which we are working to fix. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions. Please contact us if you encounter an issue not listed below.
Known limitations for the 'digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu' website:
Alternative Text for Images: Some images across our websites do not have appropriate alternative text, which can hinder access for screen reader users.
Heading Hierarchy: Some headings do not follow the correct hierarchy, potentially causing confusion for screen reader users.
Landmarks: Certain landmarks on the website are not unique, which can cause navigation issues for assistive technology users. Some content may also be placed outside of any landmarks.
Color Contrast: Certain elements on the website do not meet the required minimum color contrast ratio, which can affect readability, particularly for users with visual impairments.
ARIA Attributes: Some elements on this website use ARIA attributes that are not permitted for their assigned roles, which may cause issues for users relying on assistive technologies.
Documents: The current versions of some of our PDFs are not accessible to people with vision impairments or users who rely on keyboard navigation.
Forms: Some form elements do not have a proper label or associated roles.
Audio: Some audio does not have a captions track.
Links: Some links lack an explicit label or are not easily distinguished without relying on colors.
Contrast: Some elements in the page content do not have a sufficient contrast ratio.
Documents: The current versions of some of our PDFs are not accessible to people with vision impairments or users who rely on keyboard navigation.