European Union

Digital accessibility in Luxembourg

RAWeb, RAAM and the law of 28 May 2019.

Luxembourg has chosen national frameworks: RAWeb for websites and RAAM for mobile apps. They are used to assess public-sector services, which are subject to the law of 28 May 2019. The private sector is covered by the transposition of the European Accessibility Act.

Key facts

Standards
RAWeb for the web, RAAM for mobile
Legislation
Law of 28 May 2019 and European Accessibility Act
Who is affected
Public bodies and private organisations covered by the EAA
Our working languages
French, German, English

What the law requires

  1. Make websites and apps comply with EN 301 549, assessed with RAWeb and RAAM
  2. Publish an accessibility statement
  3. Provide a feedback mechanism for users
  4. Fix the issues reported
  5. Be subject to monitoring by the supervisory body

RAWeb and RAAM

Published by the government’s Information and Press Service, RAWeb and RAAM translate EN 301 549 into criteria and tests, following the RGAA methodology. We apply them to your websites as well as your iOS and Android apps.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between RAWeb and RGAA?

RAWeb adopts the RGAA method and adapts it to EN 301 549. Both use the same logic of criteria and tests.

Do you audit in German?

Yes: audits, reports and debriefs in French, German or English.

Are mobile apps covered?

Yes: they are assessed with RAAM, on real devices.