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Luxembourg: Accessibility Law

Law of 8 March 2023

Compliance Summary

Enforcement Body

Ministry of Family Affairs

Penalty Structure

Authority Discretion

Compliance Deadline

2025-06-28

Cure Period

3 months

Verbatim Law Details

"La loi du 8 mars 2023 relative aux exigences en matière d'accessibilité applicables aux produits et aux services désigne le Ministère de la Famille comme autorité de surveillance du marché. Elle prévoit des amendes pénales pouvant atteindre 1.000.000 euros en cas d'infraction grave."

Key Articles

  • §Article 1 (Scope)
  • §Article 6 (Obligations)
  • §Article 18 (Criminal penalties — up to €1M)

Sectors in Scope

BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-BooksAudiovisual

Exemptions

Microenterprises exempt.

Compliance Notes

Luxembourg's penalties are criminal rather than administrative, with a €1M maximum — the highest nominal cap in the EU. Luxembourg's financial sector (banks, funds) is a primary enforcement target.

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