Background & Purpose
Current laws sometimes limit the ability to set accessibility requirements for certain media. This change aims to ensure that people with disabilities can access information and services, while also meeting EU requirements.
The Decision
The parliament has decided to move forward with constitutional changes that will allow for stricter accessibility rules for digital products, e-books, and online services. As this involves constitutional amendments, the decision must be confirmed by a second vote after the next general election.
Does this affect you?
- People with disabilities: They will gain better access to digital content, e-commerce, and product information through improved design and accessibility features.
- E-commerce and media companies: These companies will need to adapt their digital platforms and services to meet new legal standards for accessibility.
In Practice
- Product information on packaging may be required to be designed in a more accessible way.
- E-books and e-commerce services will be subject to new rules regarding their format and function.
- Network operators may be required to transmit accessibility services like subtitles and sign language interpretation for more types of content, not just public service media.