EFTA Surveillance Authority v Liechtenstein - Failure to Implement Digital Content Directive

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Filed December 10th, 2025

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The EFTA Court has issued a judgment against Liechtenstein for failing to fulfill its obligations regarding the implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/770 on contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services. This judgment confirms Liechtenstein's non-compliance with EU digital contract law.

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The EFTA Court has ruled in Case E-13/25, finding Liechtenstein in violation of its obligations under Directive (EU) 2019/770 concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services. The judgment, dated December 10, 2025, specifically addresses Liechtenstein's failure to implement the directive, which aims to harmonize consumer rights related to digital goods and services across the European Economic Area.

This ruling signifies that Liechtenstein must take immediate steps to transpose the provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/770 into its national law. Failure to comply with the Court's judgment could lead to further enforcement actions by the EFTA Surveillance Authority. Businesses operating within or interacting with Liechtenstein regarding digital content and services should ensure their contracts and practices align with the directive's requirements, which typically cover aspects like conformity of digital content, remedies for non-conformity, and consumer rights in digital service agreements.

What to do next

Review Liechtenstein's national legislation for compliance with Directive (EU) 2019/770.
Ensure all contracts for the supply of digital content and services involving Liechtenstein entities adhere to the directive's requirements.
Consult legal counsel regarding any necessary adjustments to business practices or contractual terms.

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JUDGMENT OF THE COURT of 10 December 2025 in Case E-13/25 – EFTA Surveillance Authority v Liechtenstein (Failure by an EFTA State to fulfil its obligations – Failure to implement – Directive (EU) 2019/770 – Contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services)

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| | C/2026/1924 | 26.3.2026 |
JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

of 10 December 2025

in Case E-13/25

EFTA Surveillance Authority v Liechtenstein

(Failure by an EFTA State to fulfil its obligations – Failure to implement – Directive (EU) 2019/770 – Contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services)

(C/2026/1924)

In Case E-13/25, EFTA Surveillance Authority v Liechtenstein – APPLICATION seeking a declaration that Liechtenstein has failed to fulfil its obligations under the act referred to at points 7d, 7f and 7m of Annex XIX to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (Directive (EU) 2019/770 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services), as adapted by Protocol 1 to the EEA Agreement, and under Article 7 of the EEA Agreement, by failing to adopt the measures necessary to implement the act in its entirety within the time prescribed, or in any event, by failing to inform ESA thereof, the Court, composed of Páll Hreinsson, President, Bernd Hammermann and Michael Reiertsen (Judge-Rapporteur), Judges, gave judgment on 10 December 2025, the operative part of which is as follows:

The Court hereby:

| (1) | Declares that Liechtenstein has failed to fulfil its obligations under the act referred to at points 7d, 7f and 7m of Annex XIX to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (Directive (EU) 2019/770 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services), as adapted by Protocol 1 to the EEA Agreement, and under Article 7 of the EEA Agreement, by failing to adopt the measures necessary to implement the act in its entirety within the time prescribed. |

| (2) | Orders Liechtenstein to bear the costs of the proceedings. |
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ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)

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