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The European Accessibility Act became enforceable on 28 June 2025, and the first six months produced sanction files in Spain, Germany and the Netherlands along with several forced mass-remediation projects. Directive 2019/882 covers consumer-facing products and services, and the technical bar regulators apply is EN 301 549, which takes WCAG 2.1 level AA as its baseline.
Accessibility overlays were sold as a magic fix for WCAG and the European EAA directive in one step. In 2025 lawsuits against them have grown and disabled users are speaking out more critically than ever. A look at why they fail and what to do instead.
La EAA entra en vigor en junio de 2025 y afecta a más productos de los que parece. Qué cambia, quién está obligado y cómo planificar con margen suficiente.
A practical guide for development teams who need to meet WCAG 2.1 without turning accessibility into an endless project. Three layers, a set of proven tools, and 2-3 months of disciplined work are enough for most teams.
