This statement applies to content published on the domain: https://www.eppo.europa.eu/
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 European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). It is designed to be used by as many people as possible, including people with disabilities.
You should be able to:
- e.g. zoom up to 200% without problems
- zoom in without the text spilling off the screen.
- 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 not 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' for more details.
This website was last tested on 3 July 2025.
Preparation of this statement
This statement was reviewed on 3 July 2025.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the 'www.eppo.europa.eu' website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
Visit: https://www.eppo.europa.eu/en/contact
We try to respond to feedback within 15 business days from the date of receipt of the enquiry by the responsible department.
Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
The 'www.eppo.europa.eu' website is designed to be compatible with the following most used assistive technologies:
- Chrome
- Edge Safari
- Internet Explorer Firefox
- Technical specifications
The accessibility of the 'www.eppo.europa.eu' 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
- CSS
- Javascript
Non-accessible content
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the 'www.eppo.europa.eu' 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 of the 'www.eppo.europa.eu' website:
- ARIA Attributes: Some elements on this website use ARIA attributes that are not permitted for their assigned roles, which may cause issues for users relying on assistive technologies.
- Forms: Some form elements do not have a proper label.
- Alternative Text for Images: Some images across our website do not have appropriate alternative text, which can hinder access for screen reader users.
- Links: Some link lack an explicit label, or are not easily distinguished without relying on colours.
- Contrast: Some element of the page content do not have sufficient contrast ratio.
- Heading Hierarchy: Some headings do not follow the correct hierarchy, potentially causing confusion for screen reader users.
- Landmarks: Certain landmarks on the website are not unique, which can cause navigation issues for assistive technology users. Some content may also be placed outside of any landmarks.