Accessibility Statement CaixaBank Research

This statement was prepared on 30 June 2026 as a new version and in compliance with the accessibility statement model approved by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1523 of 11 October 2018. It refers to the website accessible at the address:

https://www.caixabankresearch.com

It has been drawn up in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies, as well as Royal Decree 1112/2018 of 7 September, which transposed the Directive into Spanish law. The method used for its preparation involves a self-assessment carried out by the organisation responsible for the website, based on the results of the audit conducted on 13 June 2025 in accordance with WCAG-EM 1.0 methodology.

Date of last review of this statement: 30 June 2026.

Date of publication of this statement: 30 June 2026.

This website partially complies with the accessibility requirements set out in Directive (EU) 2016/2102 and in Royal Decree 1112/2018, which transposed the Directive into Spanish law, subject to the exceptions and instances of non-compliance with certain requirements detailed in the following paragraphs of this statement. 

The following level A and level AA success criteria (WCAG 2.2) are assessed as being compliant:

• 1.1.1 Non-text content
• 1.2.1 Audio-only and video-only, pre-recorded (level A)
• 1.2.2 Captions, prerecorded (level A)
• 1.2.4 Captions, live (level AA)
• 1.2.5 Audio description, prerecorded (level AA)
• 1.3.1 Information and relationships
• 1.3.3 Sensory characteristics
• 1.3.4 Orientation (level AA)
• 1.3.5 Identify input purposes
• 1.4.1 Use of color
• 1.4.2 Audio control (level A)
• 1.4.3 Contrast (minimum)
• 1.4.4 Resize text
• 1.4.12 Text spacing (level AA)
• 1.4.13 Content on hover or focus (level AA)
• 2.1.4 Character key shortcuts (level A)
• 2.2.1 Timing adjustable (level A)
• 2.3.1 Three flashes or below threshold (level A)
• 2.4.1 Bypass blocks (level A)
• 2.4.3 Focus order
• 2.4.5 Multiple ways (level AA)
• 2.4.6 Headings and labels
• 2.4.7 Focus visible
• 2.4.11 Focus not obscured
• 2.5.1-2.5.8 Input modalities (levels A and AA)
• 3.1.1 Language of the page (level A)
• 3.1.2 Language of parts
• 3.2.2-3.2.6 Predictable (levels A and AA)
• 3.3.2-3.3.8 Input assistance (levels A and AA)

CaixaBank Research continuously reviews and corrects accessibility barriers identified in newly published content, including colour contrast, keyboard focus visibility, header structure, form accessibility, and the accessibility of PDF documents. The measures planned to this end include the following:

• Reviewing and correcting colour contrast levels applied to texts, buttons, interface controls and graphic elements.
• Implementing a visible keyboard focus indicator visible throughout the entire interface.
• Correcting the semantic structure of headings, lists, tables and navigation elements.
• Reviewing alternative texts associated with images and replacing the current CAPTCHA verification system with an accessible alternative.
• Improving the accessibility of PDF documents, including both internally generated documents and those received from third parties, through appropriate training of editorial teams.
• Reviewing the operation of auto-scrolling carousels, modal windows and dynamic status messages.

In any case, CaixaBank Research considers that a substantial portion of the non-text content on this website – particularly charts, infographics, and tables represented as images inserted in economic analysis publications of an editorial nature – generally serves an illustrative and visual support function to the reasoning already presented in the body of the corresponding article's text, rather than providing additional information not included in the text. 

In accordance with Article 10.2.a of Royal Decree 1112/2018, communications may be directed to this entity for any of the following purposes: to highlight a potential failure by this website to meet accessibility requirements, to report any other difficulties accessing the content, or to make enquiries or suggestions for improvements regarding the site's accessibility. Such communications can be made through the contact channels available at https://www.caixabankresearch.com/en/contact.

This section complies with the implementation mechanism referred to in Article 9 of Directive (EU) 2016/2102. If a request for accessible information or a relevant complaint is rejected, if the decision is not agreed with, or if the response does not comply with Article 12.5 of Royal Decree 1112/2018, the interested party may file a claim with the competent authority. The same right shall apply to anyone who has not received any response after twenty working days have elapsed since submitting their request or complaint.