Accessibility Declaration

This accessibility statement applies to the website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) published at the URL https://www.europamachtschule.de. As a public body within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/2102, we endeavour to make our websites and mobile applications accessible in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Disability Equality Act (BGG), the Accessible Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0) for the implementation of Directive (EU) 2016/2102 and the harmonised European standard EN 301 549.

1. Status of compatibility with the requirements

The accessibility requirements are derived from Sections 3 (1) through (4) and 4 of the BITV 2.0, which was enacted pursuant to Section 12d of the BGG.
The website is currently undergoing a comprehensive revision of its content and structure. The publisher attaches great importance to the accessible design of its information services and strives to continuously optimize their accessibility.
Immediately following the redesign—expected in the third quarter of 2026—a BITV self-assessment will be conducted. The publisher commits to listing in this declaration any barriers identified during this assessment, incorporating them into its ongoing quality assurance processes, and remedying them in a timely manner.

2. Date of creation or last update of the declaration

This declaration was created on 21.04.2026.

3. Report accessibility issues: Feedback contacts

Have you noticed any shortcomings in the accessibility of www.daad.de content? Then please use the ‘Report accessibility issue’ function. You will also find this function in the footer navigation of each page. Or do you have any questions about accessibility? You are welcome to contact us by e-mail, post or telephone:

German Academic Exchange Service e.V. (DAAD)
Kennedyallee 50
D-53175 Bonn
Phone: +49 228 882-0
E-mail:europamachtschule@daad.de

4. Arbitration procedure

If no satisfactory solution has been found even after your feedback to the above-mentioned contact, you can contact the arbitration centre in accordance with Section 16 BGG. The BGG conciliation body has the task of supporting out-of-court dispute resolution in the event of conflicts between people with disabilities and federal public bodies on the subject of accessibility. The arbitration procedure is free of charge. No legal assistance is required.
Further information on the arbitration procedure can be found at www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de.
You can contact the BGG arbitration centre directly by sending an email.