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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

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    Article 1 (Scope)

    Defines products and services covered under Luxembourg accessibility law — aligned with the EAA. Luxembourg's financial sector (banks, funds) is a primary target.

    EAA Directive, Article 2
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    Article 6 (Obligations)

    Economic operator duties for manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers. Special focus on financial services given Luxembourg's banking-heavy economy.

    EAA Directive, Article 7
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    Article 18 (Criminal penalties — up to €1M)

    Criminal rather than administrative penalties — up to €1,000,000, the highest nominal cap in the EU. Criminal prosecution possible for serious or wilful non-compliance.

    EAA Directive, Article 30

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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