Official Sync:2026-03-15

2025-2030 Transition Timeline

Critical enforcement dates and sell-through periods for EAA compliance.

28 June 2022

Transposition Deadline

Member States were required to adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the Directive.

28 June 2025

Full Application

The EAA becomes fully applicable across the EU. New products and services placed on the market must be accessible.

28 June 2030

Service Transition Ends

End of the transition period for service providers using products already in use before this date.

Rolling (up to 20 years)

Self-Service Terminals

Self-service terminals (e.g., ATMs, kiosks) lawfully in service before 28 June 2025 may continue operating for up to 20 years from their individual date of entry into use — Article 32(2). No single fixed EU-wide end date applies.

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