This statement applies to content published on the domain https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/esgab.

It does not apply to other content or websites published on any of its subdomains. These websites and their content will have their own specific accessibility statement.

This website is managed by Eurostat. It is designed to be used by as many people as possible, including people with disabilities.

You should be able to:

• zoom up to 200% without problems
• navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
• navigate most of the website using a modern screen reader and speech recognition software on your computer or phone

This website is designed to comply with the technical standard for websites and mobile apps, EN 301 549 v.3.2.1. This closely follows level ‘AA’ of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with technical standard EN 301 549 v.3.2.1 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, see 'Non-accessible content' below for more details.

The website was last tested on 18 December 2024.

Preparation of this statement

This statement was revised on 18 December 2024.

The statement is based on a review of a representative sample of 9 web pages and 2 documents by an IAAP-qualified accessibility expert, using manual testing.  

Feedback 

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the ESGAB website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Phone: +352 4301 33173
• E-mail: ESGAB-SECRETARIAT@ec.europa.eu

We try to respond to feedback within 15 business days from the date of receipt of the enquiry by the responsible Commission department.

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology

The ESGAB website is designed to be compatible with the following most used assistive technologies:

• the latest version of Google Chrome and Apple Safari browsers
• in combination with the latest versions of JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.

Technical specifications

The accessibility of the ESGAB website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

Non-accessible content

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the ESGAB website, we are aware of some limitations, which we are working to fix. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions. Please contact us if you encounter an issue not listed below.

Known limitations for the ESGAB website:

• Page does not adapt to small screens: When the viewport is reduced to 320 CSS pixels in width, horizontal scrolling is required to navigate the website. We will fix this by 2026.
• Links without text or accessible names: Some pages include links without visible text or accessible names. We will fix during during 2025.
• Inaccessible PDF documents: Certain PDFs lack proper tagging for accessibility, while others have the wrong language set in their properties (e.g., French for English documents). This will only be fixed for newer documents starting from 2025. 
• Missing document title in PDFs: Many PDF documents do not include a title in their properties. 
• Images with inappropriate alt text: Some images use a generic description as alternative text, which does not provide meaningful information for visually impaired users.
• Low text contrast: On some pages, the text has insufficient contrast with the background.
• Improperly formatted lists: Some lists on the website do not follow proper semantic and accessibility guidelines, potentially causing issues for assistive technologies. 
• Improper use of accessibility attributes: Certain accessibility attributes, such as aria-label, are not implemented in alignment with best practices, which may hinder their effectiveness for assistive technologies. 
• Repeated link names: Some links on the website use non-unique or non-descriptive names, making it difficult for users to differentiate or understand their purpose.