This statement applies to content published on the domain: 'https://circular-cities-and-regions.ec.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 Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. It is designed to be used by as many people as possible, including people with disabilities.
You should be able to:
zoom in up to 200% without the text spilling off the screen
navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
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 partially compliant with technical standard EN 301 549 v.3.2.1 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
All previously identified critical accessibility issues have been resolved. Users with disabilities can now access all fundamental features and content of the website.
Some issues remain, including:
- insufficient color contrast in certain links and section headers
- some interactive controls may require further improvements for optimal keyboard and screen reader navigation
- minor issues with content scaling and adaptation on certain devices
We are committed to continuously improving accessibility and will address these remaining issues as part of our ongoing development process.
Preparation of this statement
This statement was reviewed on 10 December 2025.
A representative sample of web pages was evaluated using a combination of manual and automated testing on Chrome, Firefox with NVDA, and Safari with VoiceOver. Multiple accessibility tests were conducted, including the use of the NVDA screen reader, manual tab navigation, Lighthouse Chrome extension, Silktide, and the Free Website Audit and Monitoring Tool – WebYes. All tools confirmed compliance with accessibility requirements.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
Phone: +3225033554
We try to respond to feedback within 15 business days from the date of receipt of the enquiry by the responsible Commission department.
Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
The ‘Circular Cities and Regions Initiative’ website is designed to be compatible with the following most used assistive technologies:
- the latest version of Google Chrome and Apple Safari browsers;
- in combination with the latest versions of JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver and TalkBack.
Technical specifications
The accessibility of the ‘Circular Cities and Regions Initiative’ 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
WAI-ARIA
CSS
JavaScript
