You have the right to repair
29 April 2024
The European Parliament adopted the right to repair directive last week with a large majority. The directive allows consumers easier access to repairs for household electronics; from smartphones to refrigerators and vacuum cleaners, among others.
Manufacturers will be responsible for providing public information about repair services, and member states will need to introduce at least one measure to promote repairs, such as vouchers or conducting information campaigns.
 | Paul Krantz Right to repair can be seen as a key win for both consumer and environmental protections. Consumers are protected from premature planned obsolescence, and Europe is brought a little closer to some of its Green Deal goals by promoting a circular economy and reducing e-waste. Considering the size of Europe's market, electronics giants cannot afford to ignore these rules by turning to other markets, so more readily repairable smartphones, for example, may become the norm around the world as manufacturers adapt to the regulation. |
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