#E2025J0010EFTA Court Judgment: Iceland Found in Breach for Failing to Implement EU Web Accessibility Directive 2016/2102

On 9 December 2025, the EFTA Court ruled against Iceland in Case E-10/25, brought by the EFTA Surveillance Authority, finding that Iceland had failed to fulfil its EEA obligations by not implementing Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies. This directive requires public sector entities to ensure their digital platforms meet specific accessibility standards, primarily to benefit persons with disabilities. Directive 2016/2102 mandates that all public sector websites and mobile apps comply with harmonised accessibility standards (based on WCAG 2.1), publish accessibility statements, and establish a feedback and enforcement mechanism. Iceland, as an EEA/EFTA state, was bound to incorporate this directive into national law within the prescribed transposition deadline. The EFTA Surveillance Authority initiated infringement proceedings after Iceland failed to transpose the directive on time and/or completely. The Court's judgment constitutes a formal declaration of failure, which may expose Iceland to financial penalties if it does not achieve full compliance promptly. This ruling underscores the binding nature of EEA law for EFTA states and the role of the EFTA Surveillance Authority in enforcing compliance, mirroring the European Commission's infringement procedures applicable to EU member states.

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