Comparison of the implementation of the European Accessibility Act in Slovak and Czech legislation

Written By

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Martina Waliczková

Associate
Czech Republic

As an associate based in our Prague office, I work with both the Corporate and Finance & Financial Regulation teams.

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Tána Hegedüsová

Junior Associate
Slovak Republic

I am member of the Real Estate & Construction practice group in Bird & Bird's Bratislava office.

On June 28, 2025, new Slovak and Czech laws and regulations will come into force implementing Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council on accessibility requirements for products and services (the "Directive").

Let's take a look together at the implementation of the Directive in the context of the Slovak and Czech legislation and what consequences or obligations it will bring to service providers, manufacturers, importers, distributors and others in practice, in relation to products and services.

We recommend that all entities involved in the field of production, distribution or provision of products and services start preparing as soon as possible to comply with the new requirements.

Key steps include:

  • conduct an audit to assess whether your products and services fall within the scope of the new law;
  • identify your role in the supply chain;
  • adapt internal processes, train employees;
  • continuously check compliance with the legislation, and, where appropriate, monitor the issuance of supporting or clarifying recommendations and guidance in each sector.

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