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European Commissionec.europa.eu

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Accessibility Score

80Needs Improvement

Issues Found

21Serious1Moderate

Issues Found

Links must have discernible text

Keyboard users and screen reader users can only interact with links that have accessible names and can receive focus. Without proper names, users don't know where links lead. Without keyboard focus, users who cannot use a mouse cannot activate the links at all.

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Failing Elements

.ecl-social-media-follow--horizontal > .ecl-social-media-follow__list > .ecl-social-media-follow__item:nth-child(1) > .ecl-social-media-follow__link.ecl-link--icon-only.ecl-link--icon
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-social-media-follow__link ecl-link--icon-only">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text

Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
a[href$="eu_commission"]
<a href="https://x.com/eu_commission" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-social-media-follow__link ecl-link--icon-only">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text

Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
.ecl-social-media-follow--horizontal > .ecl-social-media-follow__list > .ecl-social-media-follow__item:nth-child(3) > .ecl-social-media-follow__link.ecl-link--icon-only.ecl-link--icon
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-social-media-follow__link ecl-link--icon-only">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text

Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
.ecl-social-media-follow--horizontal > .ecl-social-media-follow__list > .ecl-social-media-follow__item:nth-child(4) > .ecl-social-media-follow__link.ecl-link--icon-only.ecl-link--icon
<a href="https://european-union.europa.eu/contact-eu/social-media-channels_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-social-media-follow__link ecl-link--icon-only">

Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text

Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
All page content should be contained by landmarks

Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.

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Failing Elements

.wt-globan--text-long
<span class="wt-globan--text-long">An official website of the European Union</span>

Fix any of the following:

  • Some page content is not contained by landmarks
.wt-globan--promo-text
<div class="wt-globan--promo-text">
        <div class="wt-globan--promo-date">9 MAY 2026</div>
        <div class="wt-globan--promo-title">EUROPE DAY</div>
      </div>

Fix any of the following:

  • Some page content is not contained by landmarks
.wt-globan--promo-link-text
<span class="wt-globan--promo-link-text">Celebrate with us</span>

Fix any of the following:

  • Some page content is not contained by landmarks
#block-ewcms-theme-page-header
<div class="featured-page-header" id="block-ewcms-theme-page-header">

Fix any of the following:

  • Some page content is not contained by landmarks

Passed Audits

<html> element must have a lang attribute

Screen readers need language information to switch between pronunciation libraries. Without a specified language, screen readers default to the user's preferred language, resulting in incorrect pronunciation that sounds like a strange accent and makes content difficult or impossible to understand.

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Audit Elements

html
<html lang="en" dir="ltr" prefix="og: https://ogp.me/ns#" class="js hydrated">
<html> element must have a valid value for the lang attribute

Screen readers use language-specific sound libraries for proper pronunciation. Invalid language attributes cause screen readers to use the wrong library, making text sound like a confusing accent or completely unintelligible, especially for multilingual users who access content in multiple languages.

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Audit Elements

html
<html lang="en" dir="ltr" prefix="og: https://ogp.me/ns#" class="js hydrated">
<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>

Lists require proper semantic hierarchy with ul or ol parent elements and li child elements. This structure allows screen readers to announce when users enter a list, how many items it contains, and which item they're currently on, providing essential context for understanding the content.

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Audit Elements

#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-0
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-0">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-4
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-4">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-5
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-5">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-6
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-6">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container > .ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item
<li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2026-04-24T12:00:00Z">24 April 2026</time></li>
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container > .ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-item
<li class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-item">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(2) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container > .ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item
<li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2026-04-24T12:00:00Z">24 April 2026</time></li>

Showing first 10 of 46 audited elements.

<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements

Lists must contain only li elements as direct children (besides non-content elements like script or style). When other content elements appear within ul or ol tags, screen readers cannot properly inform users they're listening to list items, breaking the expected list navigation experience.

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Audit Elements

.ecl-mega-menu__list
<ul class="ecl-mega-menu__list">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container
<ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2026-04-24T12:00:00Z">24 April 2026</time></li></ul>
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container
<ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(2) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container
<ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2026-04-24T12:00:00Z">24 April 2026</time></li></ul>
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(2) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container
<ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(3) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container
<ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2026-04-23T12:00:00Z">23 April 2026</time></li></ul>
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(3) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container
<ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container">
.last-item.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container
<ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item"><time datetime="2026-04-17T12:00:00Z">17 April 2026</time></li></ul>
.last-item.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container
<ul class="ecl-content-block__secondary-meta-container">
article[data-untranslated-label="College meeting"] > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-init="ContentBlock"] > .ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container
<ul class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-container"><li class="ecl-content-block__primary-meta-item">22 April</li></ul>

Showing first 10 of 17 audited elements.

All page content should be contained by landmarks

Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.

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Audit Elements

#skip-id
<a href="#main-content" class="ecl-link ecl-link--primary ecl-skip-link" id="skip-id">Skip to main content</a>
#cck_here
<div id="cck_here">
#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.wt-cck--container
<div class="wt-cck--container">
.wt-cck--wrapper
<div class="wt-cck--wrapper">
.wt-cck--content
<div class="wt-cck--content">
.wt-cck--content-icon
<div class="wt-cck--content-icon">
.wt-cck--content-content
<div class="wt-cck--content-content">
.wt-cck--content-notice
<p class="wt-cck--content-notice">This site uses cookies. Visit our <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/cookies-policy_en" target="_self" class="wt-ecl-link">cookies policy page</a> or click the link in any footer for more information and to change your preferences.</p>
a[target="_self"]
<a href="https://commission.europa.eu/cookies-policy_en" target="_self" class="wt-ecl-link">cookies policy page</a>

Showing first 10 of 464 audited elements.

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Duplicating alternative text adjacent to an image or link forces screen readers to announce the same information twice. This redundancy is unnecessary and confusing, especially when image buttons repeat their labels in nearby text.

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Audit Elements

.wt-img--flags
<img src="https://webtools.europa.eu/images/flags/eu.svg" class="wt-img--flags  wt-icon--m wt-globan--flag" loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="">
.ecl-site-header__logo-image
<img class="ecl-site-header__logo-image ecl-site-header__logo-image--l" src="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/logo/logo-ec--mute.svg" alt="European Commission logo">
.ecl-banner__image
<img class="ecl-banner__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2026-04/Initiatives-for-energy-crises_banner.jpg.webp?h=e22d28bc&amp;itok=s5jk8zZU" alt="">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top > .ecl-content-item__image
<img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://commission.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-04/20240412_EP-168063A_EVD_0238.jpg?h=13abb36f&amp;itok=KGt7PCcS" alt="European Youth Week - Kick-off event at the European Parliament">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(2) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top > .ecl-content-item__image
<img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://commission.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-04/GettyImages-2271059020.jpg?h=71976bb4&amp;itok=jsa9u5oY" alt="Two people in protective gear stand in front of the New Safe Confinement at Chernobyl ">
.ecl-content-item__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://commission.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-04/Visit-of-Ursula-von-de-Leyen-to-Ukraine.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=EMsZK-UC" alt="">
.last-item.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top > .ecl-content-item__image
<img class="ecl-content-item__im..." src="https://commission.e..." alt="The signing of the T...">
.ecl-card[data-untranslated-label="Competitiveness"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-09/Introduction_image.jpg?h=ef1d7280&amp;itok=8CWaEy8m" alt="">
article[data-untranslated-label="Affordability"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2025-12/GettyImages-737361265-CR-b.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=eKNnbb0X" alt="">
article[data-untranslated-label="Defence"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-02/Defence-and-security.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=JQVPaoWQ" alt="">

Showing first 10 of 21 audited elements.

ARIA attributes must be used as specified for the element's role

Using ARIA attributes where they're not expected causes unpredictable behavior in assistive technologies. Following the ARIA specification ensures that screen readers and other tools can properly interpret and communicate your content's meaning to people with disabilities.

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Audit Elements

#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.wt-globan--button
<button class="wt-globan--button" aria-controls="_Gmitl9f6vd3g" aria-expanded="false">
.ecl-site-header__logo-link
<a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-site-header__logo-link" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" aria-label="Home - European Commission" data-aria-label-en="Home - European Commission" data-once="header-logo-click">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3">

Showing first 10 of 19 audited elements.

ARIA attributes must conform to valid names

Misspelled or non-existent ARIA attributes cannot perform their intended accessibility function. Assistive technologies rely on correctly spelled, current ARIA attributes to convey proper user interface behaviors and structural information to people with disabilities.

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Audit Elements

#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.wt-globan--button
<button class="wt-globan--button" aria-controls="_Gmitl9f6vd3g" aria-expanded="false">
.ecl-site-header__logo-link
<a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-site-header__logo-link" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" aria-label="Home - European Commission" data-aria-label-en="Home - European Commission" data-once="header-logo-click">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3">

Showing first 10 of 19 audited elements.

ARIA attributes must conform to valid values

ARIA attributes must contain correctly spelled values that match the attribute's expected options. Invalid values prevent the accessibility feature from working, making content inaccessible to assistive technology users who depend on these attributes for navigation and interaction.

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Audit Elements

#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.wt-globan--button
<button class="wt-globan--button" aria-controls="_Gmitl9f6vd3g" aria-expanded="false">
.ecl-site-header__logo-link
<a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-site-header__logo-link" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" aria-label="Home - European Commission" data-aria-label-en="Home - European Commission" data-once="header-logo-click">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3">

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ARIA hidden element must not be focusable or contain focusable elements

Elements with aria-hidden="true" are removed from the accessibility API but remain keyboard-focusable, creating confusion about their visibility state. When users tab to these hidden elements, screen readers stay silent, leaving users unaware of what they've focused on or why nothing is being announced.

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.wt-icon--primary
<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="wt-icon--l wt-icon--primary" width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="currentColor">
.wt-icon--rotate-180
<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="xmlns=&quot;http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="wt-icon--rotate-180 wt-icon--xs wt-globan--arrow" width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="currentColor"><path d="m45 30.12-2.73 2.82-18.24-18.36L5.73 33 3 30.18 24.03 9z"></path></svg>
.wt-globan--promo-arrow
<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="xmlns=&quot;http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="wt-icon--rotate-90 wt-icon--m wt-globan--promo-arrow" width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="currentColor"><path d="m45 30.12-2.73 2.82-18.24-18.36L5.73 33 3 30.18 24.03 9z"></path></svg>
.wt-globan--promo-container > canvas
<canvas aria-hidden="true"></canvas>
.ecl-icon--global
<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-site-header__icon ecl-icon--global" width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="currentColor">
.ecl-site-header__language-close > .ecl-button__container > .ecl-icon--close.ecl-icon--m.ecl-button__icon
<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-button__icon ecl-icon--close" width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="currentColor">
.ecl-site-header__icon.ecl-icon--search.ecl-icon--s
<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--s ecl-site-header__icon ecl-icon--search" width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="currentColor">
.ecl-icon--search.ecl-icon--m.ecl-button__icon
<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-button__icon ecl-icon--search" width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="currentColor">
.ecl-icon--hamburger
<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-button__icon ecl-icon--hamburger" width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="currentColor">
.ecl-mega-menu__open > .ecl-button__container > .ecl-icon--close.ecl-icon--m.ecl-button__icon
<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-button__icon ecl-icon--close" width="48" height="48" viewBox="0 0 48 48" fill="currentColor">

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ARIA role should be appropriate for the element

Invalid ARIA role and HTML element combinations can break accessibility for entire sections of your application. When roles are used incorrectly, assistive technologies may report confusing or nonsensical information to users, making it impossible for them to understand and interact with the interface properly.

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#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
#language-list-overlay
<div class="ecl-site-header__language-container" id="language-list-overlay" hidden="" data-ecl-language-list-overlay="" aria-labelledby="ecl-site-header__language-title" role="dialog">
.ecl-site-header__search-container
<div class="ecl-site-header__search-container" role="search">
#oe-search-search-form
<form class="ecl-search-form ecl-site-header__search" role="search" data-drupal-selector="oe-search-search-form" action="/index_en" method="post" id="oe-search-search-form" accept-charset="UTF-8" data-ecl-search-form="">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
.ecl-notification--info
<div class="ecl-notification ecl-notification--info" data-ecl-notification="" role="alert" data-ecl-auto-init="Notification" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
.ecl-notification--warning
<div class="ecl-notification ecl-notification--warning" data-ecl-notification="" role="alert" data-ecl-auto-init="Notification" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
a[title="Share via X"]
<a href="#x" data-href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url={url}&text={title}" title="Share via X" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#facebook"]
<a href="#facebook" data-href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u={url}&t={title}" title="Share via Facebook" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">

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ARIA roles used must conform to valid values

Invalid ARIA role values prevent assistive technologies from understanding and communicating the element's purpose to users. Without valid roles, screen readers cannot provide information about the element's features, properties, or how users should interact with it.

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#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
.ecl-site-header__search-container
<div class="ecl-site-header__search-container" role="search">
#oe-search-search-form
<form class="ecl-search-form ecl-site-header__search" role="search" data-drupal-selector="oe-search-search-form" action="/index_en" method="post" id="oe-search-search-form" accept-charset="UTF-8" data-ecl-search-form="">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
a[title="Share via X"]
<a href="#x" data-href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url={url}&text={title}" title="Share via X" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#facebook"]
<a href="#facebook" data-href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u={url}&t={title}" title="Share via Facebook" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#linkedin"]
<a href="#linkedin" data-href="http://www.linkedin...." title="Share via LinkedIn" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-l...">
a[href$="#email"]
<a href="#email" data-href="mailto:?subject={title}&body={url}" title="Share via E-mail" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#share"]
<a href="#share" title="More share options" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone
          wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="share_kkpnrtljxop">
aria-hidden="true" must not be present on the document body

Setting <body aria-hidden="true" hides all page content from assistive technologies while leaving it visible on screen. This creates a confusing experience where keyboard users can still tab to elements, but screen readers remain completely silent, providing no information about what's focused.

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body
<body class="language-en ecl-typography path-frontpage page-node-type-landing-page wt-share--monochrome">
Banner landmark should not be contained in another landmark

Banner landmarks must be top-level to effectively designate the header portion of the page. Nested banner landmarks fail to provide the structural information screen reader users need to navigate efficiently through the page layout.

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.ecl-site-header
<header class="ecl-site-header ecl-site-header-with-logo-l ecl-site-header--has-menu" data-ecl-auto-init="SiteHeader" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
Buttons must have discernible text

Screen reader users cannot determine the purpose of buttons without an accessible name. Without a name, users don't know what action the button will perform when activated.

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.wt-globan--button
<button class="wt-globan--button" aria-controls="_Gmitl9f6vd3g" aria-expanded="false">
.ecl-search-form__button
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-search-form__button ecl-search-form__button ecl-button--icon-only" type="submit">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-4-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-4-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-5-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-5-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-6-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-6-link" aria-expanded="false">
Contentinfo landmark should not be contained in another landmark

The contentinfo landmark must be at the top level to help screen reader users quickly navigate to footer information. When nested inside another landmark, it becomes harder to find, defeating its purpose of providing quick access to content information.

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footer
<footer class="ecl-site-footer" data-logo-area-label-en="Home - European Commission">
Deprecated ARIA roles must not be used

Deprecated ARIA roles are not recognized by modern screen readers and assistive technologies. Using outdated roles means some users cannot access essential information or functionality on your site.

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#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
.ecl-site-header__search-container
<div class="ecl-site-header__search-container" role="search">
#oe-search-search-form
<form class="ecl-search-form ecl-site-header__search" role="search" data-drupal-selector="oe-search-search-form" action="/index_en" method="post" id="oe-search-search-form" accept-charset="UTF-8" data-ecl-search-form="">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
a[title="Share via X"]
<a href="#x" data-href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url={url}&text={title}" title="Share via X" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#facebook"]
<a href="#facebook" data-href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u={url}&t={title}" title="Share via Facebook" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#linkedin"]
<a href="#linkedin" data-href="http://www.linkedin...." title="Share via LinkedIn" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-l...">
a[href$="#email"]
<a href="#email" data-href="mailto:?subject={title}&body={url}" title="Share via E-mail" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#share"]
<a href="#share" title="More share options" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone
          wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="share_kkpnrtljxop">
Document should have one main landmark

Every page should have exactly one main landmark that identifies the primary content. Without a main landmark, screen reader users must navigate through all content linearly to find what they're looking for, making page navigation difficult and time-consuming.

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html
<html lang="en" dir="ltr" prefix="og: https://ogp.me/ns#" class="js hydrated">
Document should not have more than one banner landmark

Multiple banner landmarks force screen reader users to sort through duplicate options to find header information. Each page should have only one banner landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation to the header without overwhelming users with unnecessary choices.

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.ecl-site-header
<header class="ecl-site-header ecl-site-header-with-logo-l ecl-site-header--has-menu" data-ecl-auto-init="SiteHeader" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
Document should not have more than one contentinfo landmark

Multiple contentinfo landmarks force screen reader users to sort through extra options to find footer information. Each page should have only one content info landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation without overwhelming users with duplicate structural markers.

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footer
<footer class="ecl-site-footer" data-logo-area-label-en="Home - European Commission">
Document should not have more than one main landmark

Multiple main landmarks confuse screen reader users about where the primary content is located. Each page should have only one main landmark so users can quickly and predictably navigate to the primary content area.

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#main-content
<main class="ecl-u-pb-xl" id="main-content" data-inpage-navigation-source-area="h2.ecl-u-type-heading-2, div.ecl-featured-item__heading">
Documents must have <title> element to aid in navigation

The page title is the first thing screen reader users hear when loading a page. Without a descriptive, unique title, users must read through the entire page to understand its contents and purpose, wasting valuable time on every page visit.

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html
<html lang="en" dir="ltr" prefix="og: https://ogp.me/ns#" class="js hydrated">
Elements marked as presentational should be consistently ignored

Elements with role="none" or role="presentation" should be removed from the accessibility tree. Adding global ARIA attributes or making these elements focusable prevents their removal, leaving them accessible to screen readers when they should be ignored, creating unexpected and confusing behavior.

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.wt-img--flags
<img src="https://webtools.europa.eu/images/flags/eu.svg" class="wt-img--flags  wt-icon--m wt-globan--flag" loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="">
.ecl-banner__image
<img class="ecl-banner__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2026-04/Initiatives-for-energy-crises_banner.jpg.webp?h=e22d28bc&amp;itok=s5jk8zZU" alt="">
.ecl-content-item__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://commission.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-04/Visit-of-Ursula-von-de-Leyen-to-Ukraine.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=EMsZK-UC" alt="">
.ecl-card[data-untranslated-label="Competitiveness"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-09/Introduction_image.jpg?h=ef1d7280&amp;itok=8CWaEy8m" alt="">
article[data-untranslated-label="Affordability"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2025-12/GettyImages-737361265-CR-b.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=eKNnbb0X" alt="">
article[data-untranslated-label="Defence"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-02/Defence-and-security.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=JQVPaoWQ" alt="">
.ecl-card[data-untranslated-label="President"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-10/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2817%29.png?h=a2b6dbaf&amp;itok=yj_yPk_4" alt="">
article[data-untranslated-label="College"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2025-01/Group%20photo%20of%20the%20von%20der%20Leyen%20Commission%2C%20stairs.jpg?h=8c1344d8&amp;itok=6ktHeeWp" alt="">
article[data-untranslated-label="Our work"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-07/Street_card%201.png?h=252f27fa&amp;itok=n9h6zpWt" alt="">
article[data-untranslated-label="Our priorities"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-11/0_Main.jpg?h=3dbd9eac&amp;itok=E8ceQI8I" alt="">

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Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds

People with low vision or color blindness cannot read text that lacks sufficient contrast with its background. With nearly three times more people having low vision than total blindness, and 8% of men and 0.4% of women having color deficiencies, adequate contrast is essential for making text readable to millions of users.

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a[target="_self"]
<a href="https://commission.europa.eu/cookies-policy_en" target="_self" class="wt-ecl-link">cookies policy page</a>
a[href$="#accept"]
<a href="#accept" class="wt-ecl-button wt-ecl-button--primary wt-cck--actions-button">Accept all cookies</a>
a[href$="#refuse"]
<a href="#refuse" class="wt-ecl-button wt-ecl-button--primary wt-cck--actions-button">Accept only essential cookies</a>
.wt-globan--text-long
<span class="wt-globan--text-long">An official website of the European Union</span>
.wt-globan--button
<button class="wt-globan--button" aria-controls="_Gmitl9f6vd3g" aria-expanded="false">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
#edit-keys
<input id="edit-keys" class="ecl-text-input ecl-text-input--m ecl-search-form__text-input form-search ecl-search-form__text-input" name="keys" type="search">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-0-link
<a href="/index_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-mega-menu__link" data-untranslated-label="Home" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-0-link" data-once="megamenu-no-dropdown">Home</a>
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link > .ecl-button__container > .ecl-button__label[data-ecl-label="true"]
<span class="ecl-button__label" data-ecl-label="true">About us</span>
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link > .ecl-button__container > .ecl-button__label[data-ecl-label="true"]
<span class="ecl-button__label" data-ecl-label="true">Our priorities</span>

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Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes

Using prohibited ARIA attributes prevents important information from reaching assistive technology users. It also causes assistive technologies to behave inconsistently as they attempt to compensate for the error.

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#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.wt-globan--button
<button class="wt-globan--button" aria-controls="_Gmitl9f6vd3g" aria-expanded="false">
.ecl-site-header__logo-link
<a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-site-header__logo-link" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" aria-label="Home - European Commission" data-aria-label-en="Home - European Commission" data-once="header-logo-click">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3">

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Elements must only use supported ARIA attributes

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they're not allowed can disable accessibility for entire sections of your application. Invalid attribute-role combinations create conflicts that cause assistive technologies to report incorrect or nonsensical information about your interface.

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#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.wt-globan--button
<button class="wt-globan--button" aria-controls="_Gmitl9f6vd3g" aria-expanded="false">
.ecl-site-header__logo-link
<a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-site-header__logo-link" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" aria-label="Home - European Commission" data-aria-label-en="Home - European Commission" data-once="header-logo-click">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3">

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Form elements must have labels

Form labels are essential for screen reader users to understand what information each field requires. Without proper labels, screen readers cannot identify input expectations, fields don't receive focus when announced, and users with motor impairments lose the benefit of larger clickable areas that labels provide.

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#edit-keys
<input id="edit-keys" class="ecl-text-input ecl-text-input--m ecl-search-form__text-input form-search ecl-search-form__text-input" name="keys" type="search">
Form elements should have a visible label

The title and aria-describedby attributes provide supplementary hints, not labels. Screen readers treat these as advisory information rather than true labels, which prevents them from properly conveying the form element's purpose. Form fields need proper labels that can be programmatically determined.

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#edit-keys
<input id="edit-keys" class="ecl-text-input ecl-text-input--m ecl-search-form__text-input form-search ecl-search-form__text-input" name="keys" type="search">
Form field must not have multiple label elements

Multiple labels on the same form field cause inconsistent behavior across screen reader and browser combinations. Some will read the first label, others the last, and some will read both, creating confusion about what information the field requires.

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#edit-keys
<input id="edit-keys" class="ecl-text-input ecl-text-input--m ecl-search-form__text-input form-search ecl-search-form__text-input" name="keys" type="search">
Heading levels should only increase by one

Headings convey page structure for screen reader users the same way text size does for sighted users. Properly ordered headings (h1 through h6) allow screen reader users to quickly navigate and understand content structure, saving significant time and frustration while also improving search engine optimization.

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h1
<h1 class="ecl-page-header__title ecl-page-header__title--hidden"><span>Homepage</span></h1>
#block-highlightednewshomepage > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">News</h2>
.ecl-u-mb-2xl:nth-child(3) > .ecl-row > .ecl-content-item-block__title.ecl-col-12 > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Agenda</h2>
.ecl-row:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item-block__title.ecl-col-12 > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">In focus</h2>
.ecl:nth-child(1) > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">About the European Commission</h2>
.ecl-u-mb-2xl:nth-child(6) > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Europe and you</h2>
Headings should not be empty

Screen readers announce headings to help users navigate page structure. Empty headings confuse users and prevent them from understanding the page's organization. Headings should only be used to convey structure, not for visual styling, and must contain accessible text that screen readers can announce.

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h1
<h1 class="ecl-page-header__title ecl-page-header__title--hidden"><span>Homepage</span></h1>
#block-highlightednewshomepage > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">News</h2>
.ecl-u-mb-2xl:nth-child(3) > .ecl-row > .ecl-content-item-block__title.ecl-col-12 > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Agenda</h2>
.ecl-row:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item-block__title.ecl-col-12 > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">In focus</h2>
.ecl:nth-child(1) > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">About the European Commission</h2>
.ecl-u-mb-2xl:nth-child(6) > h2
<h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Europe and you</h2>
IDs used in ARIA and labels must be unique

Duplicate IDs break the accessibility of ARIA elements, form labels, and table headers. When IDs are duplicated, assistive technologies and scripts only reference the first instance, causing subsequent elements with the same ID to be ignored or incorrectly associated.

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#_Gmitl9f6vd3g
<div id="_Gmitl9f6vd3g" class="wt-globan--dropdown" hidden="">
#language-list-overlay
<div class="ecl-site-header__language-container" id="language-list-overlay" hidden="" data-ecl-language-list-overlay="" aria-labelledby="ecl-site-header__language-title" role="dialog">
#ecl-site-header__language-title
<div class="ecl-site-header__language-title" id="ecl-site-header__language-title">Select your language</div>
#edit-keys
<input id="edit-keys" class="ecl-text-input ecl-text-input--m ecl-search-form__text-input form-search ecl-search-form__text-input" name="keys" type="search">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-info-title
<span class="ecl-mega-menu__info-title" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-info-title">About us</span>
#ecl-mega-menu-sublink-1157820249
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__sublink" type="button" data-untranslated-label="Organisation" data-section-number="2" data-ecl-mega-menu-sublink="" aria-expanded="false" id="ecl-mega-menu-sublink-1157820249">
#ecl-mega-menu-sublink-1252930170
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__sublink" type="button" data-untranslated-label="Role" data-section-number="2" data-ecl-mega-menu-sublink="" aria-expanded="false" id="ecl-mega-menu-sublink-1252930170">
#ecl-mega-menu-sublink-1271136763
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__sublink" type="button" data-untranslated-label="Service standards and principles" data-section-number="2" data-ecl-mega-menu-sublink="" aria-expanded="false" id="ecl-mega-menu-sublink-1271136763">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2
<li class="ecl-mega-menu__item ecl-mega-menu__item--has-children" data-ecl-mega-menu-item="" data-ecl-has-children="" aria-haspopup="true" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2">

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Images must have alternative text

Screen readers cannot translate images into text without alt attributes. Alternative text is essential for blind users and beneficial for users with low vision or color blindness, providing the same information that sighted users get from viewing the image.

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.wt-img--flags
<img src="https://webtools.europa.eu/images/flags/eu.svg" class="wt-img--flags  wt-icon--m wt-globan--flag" loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="">
.ecl-site-header__logo-image
<img class="ecl-site-header__logo-image ecl-site-header__logo-image--l" src="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/logo/logo-ec--mute.svg" alt="European Commission logo">
.ecl-banner__image
<img class="ecl-banner__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_full_width_banner_4_1/public/2026-04/Initiatives-for-energy-crises_banner.jpg.webp?h=e22d28bc&amp;itok=s5jk8zZU" alt="">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top > .ecl-content-item__image
<img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://commission.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-04/20240412_EP-168063A_EVD_0238.jpg?h=13abb36f&amp;itok=KGt7PCcS" alt="European Youth Week - Kick-off event at the European Parliament">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(2) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top > .ecl-content-item__image
<img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://commission.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-04/GettyImages-2271059020.jpg?h=71976bb4&amp;itok=jsa9u5oY" alt="Two people in protective gear stand in front of the New Safe Confinement at Chernobyl ">
.ecl-content-item__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-content-item__image" src="https://commission.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-04/Visit-of-Ursula-von-de-Leyen-to-Ukraine.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=EMsZK-UC" alt="">
.last-item.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top > .ecl-content-item__image
<img class="ecl-content-item__im..." src="https://commission.e..." alt="The signing of the T...">
.ecl-card[data-untranslated-label="Competitiveness"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-09/Introduction_image.jpg?h=ef1d7280&amp;itok=8CWaEy8m" alt="">
article[data-untranslated-label="Affordability"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2025-12/GettyImages-737361265-CR-b.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=eKNnbb0X" alt="">
article[data-untranslated-label="Defence"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""] > .ecl-card__image[alt=""]
<img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-02/Defence-and-security.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=JQVPaoWQ" alt="">

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Inline text spacing must be adjustable with custom stylesheets

Single-spaced text makes it difficult for people with cognitive disabilities to track lines while reading. Providing line spacing between 1.5 to 2 helps these users start a new line more easily after finishing the previous one.

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#globan
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-globan--container" id="globan" style="z-index: 40;">
#ecl-banner-1780592560
<section class="ecl-banner ecl-banne..." id="ecl-banner-178059256..." data-ecl-banner="" data-ecl-auto-init="Banner" data-ecl-auto-initia...="true" style="aspect-ratio: auto; ...">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top
<picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--top" data-ecl-picture-link="" style="cursor: pointer;">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(2) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top
<picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--top" data-ecl-picture-link="" style="cursor: pointer;">
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(3) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top
<picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--top" data-ecl-picture-link="" style="cursor: pointer;">
.last-item.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__picture.ecl-content-item__picture--large.ecl-content-item__picture--top
<picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-content-item__picture ecl-content-item__picture--large ecl-content-item__picture--top" data-ecl-picture-link="" style="cursor: pointer;">
.ecl-card[data-untranslated-label="Competitiveness"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""]
<picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link="" style="cursor: pointer;"><img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-09/Introduction_image.jpg?h=ef1d7280&amp;itok=8CWaEy8m" alt=""></picture>
article[data-untranslated-label="Affordability"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""]
<picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link="" style="cursor: pointer;"><img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2025-12/GettyImages-737361265-CR-b.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=eKNnbb0X" alt=""></picture>
article[data-untranslated-label="Defence"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""]
<picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link="" style="cursor: pointer;"><img class="ecl-card__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2026-02/Defence-and-security.jpg?h=c3635fa2&amp;itok=JQVPaoWQ" alt=""></picture>
.ecl-card[data-untranslated-label="President"] > .ecl-card__picture.ecl-picture--zoom[data-ecl-picture-link=""]
<picture class="ecl-picture ecl-picture--zoom ecl-card__picture" data-ecl-picture-link="" style="cursor: pointer;">

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Interactive controls must not be nested

Nested interactive elements create empty tab stops where screen readers remain silent. When users tab to a focusable element inside another interactive control, they receive no information about its name, role, or state, creating a confusing and broken navigation experience.

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.wt-globan--button
<button class="wt-globan--button" aria-controls="_Gmitl9f6vd3g" aria-expanded="false">
.ecl-site-header__logo-image
<img class="ecl-site-header__logo-image ecl-site-header__logo-image--l" src="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/logo/logo-ec--mute.svg" alt="European Commission logo">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
.ecl-search-form__button
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-search-form__button ecl-search-form__button ecl-button--icon-only" type="submit">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-1-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-2-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-3-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-4-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-4-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-5-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-5-link" aria-expanded="false">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-6-link
<button class="ecl-button ecl-button--primary ecl-mega-menu__link" type="button" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-6-link" aria-expanded="false">

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Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination

Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.

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#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.ecl-site-header
<header class="ecl-site-header ecl-site-header-with-logo-l ecl-site-header--has-menu" data-ecl-auto-init="SiteHeader" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
.ecl-site-header__search-container
<div class="ecl-site-header__search-container" role="search">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
#main-content
<main class="ecl-u-pb-xl" id="main-content" data-inpage-navigation-source-area="h2.ecl-u-type-heading-2, div.ecl-featured-item__heading">
footer
<footer class="ecl-site-footer" data-logo-area-label-en="Home - European Commission">
Links must be distinguishable without relying on color

People with low vision or color blindness cannot visually distinguish links from surrounding text without sufficient color contrast (3:1 ratio minimum). When link colors are too similar to regular text, users with visual impairments cannot identify which text is clickable.

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a[target="_self"]
<a href="https://commission.europa.eu/cookies-policy_en" target="_self" class="wt-ecl-link">cookies policy page</a>
Links must have discernible text

Keyboard users and screen reader users can only interact with links that have accessible names and can receive focus. Without proper names, users don't know where links lead. Without keyboard focus, users who cannot use a mouse cannot activate the links at all.

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#skip-id
<a href="#main-content" class="ecl-link ecl-link--primary ecl-skip-link" id="skip-id">Skip to main content</a>
a[target="_self"]
<a href="https://commission.europa.eu/cookies-policy_en" target="_self" class="wt-ecl-link">cookies policy page</a>
a[href$="#accept"]
<a href="#accept" class="wt-ecl-button wt-ecl-button--primary wt-cck--actions-button">Accept all cookies</a>
a[href$="#refuse"]
<a href="#refuse" class="wt-ecl-button wt-ecl-button--primary wt-cck--actions-button">Accept only essential cookies</a>
.wt-globan--promo-link
<a class="wt-globan--promo-link" href="https://commission.europa.eu/get-involved/visit-european-commission/europe-day_en?bar">
.ecl-site-header__logo-link
<a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-site-header__logo-link" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" aria-label="Home - European Commission" data-aria-label-en="Home - European Commission" data-once="header-logo-click">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
#ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-0-link
<a href="/index_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-mega-menu__link" data-untranslated-label="Home" data-ecl-mega-menu-link="" id="ecl-mega-menu-item-ecl-mega-menu-56085909-0-link" data-once="megamenu-no-dropdown">Home</a>
.ecl-link--primary-highlight
<a href="/topics/energy/eu-action-address-energy-crisis_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--primary-highlight ecl-link--icon ecl-banner__link-cta" data-original-title-description="EU actions to address the energy crisis. Together" aria-describedby="ecl-banner-1780592560-title" ...>
.ecl-col-l-3.last-item-column.ecl-content-item-block__item:nth-child(1) > .ecl-content-item--stack.ecl-content-item > .ecl-content-item__content-block.ecl-content-block[data-ecl-auto-initialized="true"] > .ecl-content-block__title > .ecl-link--standalone.ecl-link[data-ecl-title-link=""]
<a href="/news-and-media/news/solidarity-and-fairness-focus-european-youth-week-2026-04-24_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" data-ecl-title-link="">Solidarity and fairness in focus at European Youth Week</a>

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Main landmark should not be contained in another landmark

The main landmark must be at the top level and not nested inside other landmarks. This ensures screen reader users can quickly navigate to the primary content without searching through complex hierarchy, making page navigation simpler and more predictable.

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#main-content
<main class="ecl-u-pb-xl" id="main-content" data-inpage-navigation-source-area="h2.ecl-u-type-heading-2, div.ecl-featured-item__heading">
Page must have means to bypass repeated blocks

Keyboard-only users must tab through all navigation and header content before reaching the main content, which can take several minutes and cause physical pain for users with motor limitations. Bypass mechanisms like skip links allow these users to jump directly to main content, saving time and reducing fatigue.

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html
<html lang="en" dir="ltr" prefix="og: https://ogp.me/ns#" class="js hydrated">
Page should contain a level-one heading

Screen reader users use keyboard shortcuts to jump directly to the first h1, expecting to land at the main content. Without an h1 or with a misplaced one, users must listen to more of the page to understand its structure, wasting valuable time on every page visit.

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html
<html lang="en" dir="ltr" prefix="og: https://ogp.me/ns#" class="js hydrated">
Required ARIA attributes must be provided

ARIA widget roles need required attributes to describe their current state. Without these attributes, screen readers cannot communicate essential information like whether a checkbox is checked or a slider's current value, leaving users unable to interact effectively with the widget.

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#cookie-consent-banner
<div data-nosnippet="true" class="wt-cck--banner" id="cookie-consent-banner" role="region" aria-label="Cookies policy">
.ecl-site-header__language-selector
<a class="ecl-button ecl-button--tertiary ecl-button--neutral ecl-site-header__language-selector" href="https://commission.europa.eu/index_en" data-ecl-language-selector="" role="button" aria-label="Change language, current language is English - en" aria-controls="language-list-overlay">
.ecl-site-header__search-container
<div class="ecl-site-header__search-container" role="search">
#oe-search-search-form
<form class="ecl-search-form ecl-site-header__search" role="search" data-drupal-selector="oe-search-search-form" action="/index_en" method="post" id="oe-search-search-form" accept-charset="UTF-8" data-ecl-search-form="">
#ecl-mega-menu-56085909
<nav class="ecl-mega-menu" data-ecl-mega-menu="" data-ecl-auto-init="MegaMenu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-open="Menu" data-ecl-mega-menu-label-close="Close" role="navigation" id="ecl-mega-menu-56085909" aria-label="Site navigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true">
a[title="Share via X"]
<a href="#x" data-href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url={url}&text={title}" title="Share via X" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#facebook"]
<a href="#facebook" data-href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u={url}&t={title}" title="Share via Facebook" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#linkedin"]
<a href="#linkedin" data-href="http://www.linkedin...." title="Share via LinkedIn" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-l...">
a[href$="#email"]
<a href="#email" data-href="mailto:?subject={title}&body={url}" title="Share via E-mail" role="button" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a ">
a[href$="#share"]
<a href="#share" title="More share options" class="wt-ecl-link wt-ecl-link--standalone
          wt-ecl-link--icon wt-ecl-link--icon-before wt-ecl-social-media-share__link wt-share--reset-a" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="share_kkpnrtljxop">
Users should be able to zoom and scale the text up to 500%

The user-scalable="no" and restrictive maximum-scale parameters prevent people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who rely on browser zoom to enlarge text are blocked from accessing content at a readable size, violating their need to scale pages up to 5x zoom.

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meta[name="viewport"]
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
Zooming and scaling must not be disabled

Setting user-scalable="no" or maximum-scale less than 2 prevents people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who enlarge text in their browsers are blocked from making content readable, violating accessibility guidelines that require supporting at least 200% zoom.

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meta[name="viewport"]
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">

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