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Greece: Accessibility Law

Law 4994/2022

Compliance Summary

Enforcement Body

National Accessibility Authority

Penalty Structure

Authority Discretion

Compliance Deadline

2025-06-28

Cure Period

60 days

Verbatim Law Details

"Law 4994/2022 establishes the National Accessibility Authority (Εθνική Αρχή Προσβασιμότητας) as the competent body for enforcement of accessibility requirements. Administrative fines reach €100,000 for serious violations. The Authority may also impose corrective measures and order withdrawal of non-compliant products."

Key Articles

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    Article 1 (Scope)

    Defines the products and services covered — aligned with the EAA. Greece's scope includes banking, e-commerce, transport, telephony, and e-books.

    EAA Directive, Article 2
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    Article 4 (Obligations of economic operators)

    Manufacturer, importer, distributor, and service provider duties: ensure accessibility, maintain documentation, apply CE marking, and cooperate with the Authority.

    EAA Directive, Article 7
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    Article 15 (National Accessibility Authority)

    Establishes a dedicated enforcement body — the National Accessibility Authority — with powers to inspect, investigate, and impose corrective measures.

    EAA Directive, Article 19
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    Article 22 (Penalties)

    Administrative fines up to €100,000 for serious violations. The Authority can also order product withdrawal and service suspension.

    EAA Directive, Article 30

Sectors in Scope

BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-Books

Exemptions

Microenterprises exempt.

Compliance Notes

Greece established a dedicated National Accessibility Authority — a more centralised model than fragmented multi-authority approaches in other states.

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