Accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies

The European Parliament adopted a legislative resolution on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies.

In line with the recommendation for second reading by its Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, Parliament approved the Council position at first reading without amendment.

The proposed Directive aims at the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States on the accessibility of websites from public sector bodies, in order to improve the functioning of the internal market.