EU Commission pressures Germany to fully implement Accessibility Act 2026

Since January 2026 the market‑surveillance office of the German states (MLBF) in Magdeburg has been operating in a control phase, carrying out active automated checks and reactive complaint handling. The European Commission sent a reasoned statement in March 2026 urging Germany to transpose the European Accessibility Act (EAA) into national law, setting a deadline for mid‑May 2026 and warning that insufficient action could be referred to the European Court of Justice.

The agency can impose fines of €10,000 to €100,000 per violation, although no fines have been recorded as of July 2026. Private enforcement letters have become more formal, with fees of roughly €2,700 per notice reported by the law firm KBM Legal. Matthias Seba, founder of BFSG‑Fuchs, notes three converging developments – active market surveillance, Brussels pressure, and more professional cease‑and‑desist notices – and advises website owners to prioritize compliance. BFSG‑Fuchs offers automated accessibility scans and related services, including free instant checks and paid reporting packages.