The latest developments in accessible labelling reported by EBU’s Spanish member can be summarised as follows:
1. A letter was sent to Executive Vice President Stéphane Séjourné, in which the EDF, EASPD and EBU expressed their concerns to the European Commission and called on it to reconsider its current position and move towards a European regulatory framework that guarantees equal access to information on consumer products for persons with disabilities. In his response, Mr. Séjourné acknowledged the importance of accessible labelling and Braille for the inclusion and safety of persons with disabilities, and indicated that the Commission would reflect on how to address this issue within the second phase of the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030.
2. Grupo Social ONCE has submitted a petition to the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) (petition 0782/2026), requesting that the Parliament examine the case and urge the European Commission to study and develop a legislative initiative to establish accessible labelling requirements for consumer products in the EU internal market, including universally accessible systems such as Braille. The petition also calls on the European Parliament to promote the inclusion of this issue in future Union initiatives on the rights of persons with disabilities, particularly in the framework of the second phase of the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
3. On 22 April, we organised a lunch in Brussels bringing together Members of the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council, and the European Disability Forum (EDF) to discuss accessible labelling and strengthen political momentum around the need for harmonised EU rules. The event provided a dedicated space to present key arguments, share best practices, and encourage institutions to prioritise accessible product information in upcoming disability rights and internal market initiatives.
4. On 6 May, the European Commission formally presented the updated strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities within the second phase of the EU Strategy 2021–2030, in which accessible product labelling is explicitly recognised as a key element for inclusion and safety. This inclusion strengthens the political basis for future legislative action on accessible labelling in the EU internal market and reflects the growing momentum generated by disability organisations, Member States, and institutions around this issue.