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EU Right to repair: Making repair easier and more appealing to consumers
The new rules reinforce the right to repair, aim to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making it easier and more cost-effective to repair goods.
On Tuesday, Parliament adopted the directive on the so-called “right to repair” for consumers with 584 votes in favour, 3 against and 14 abstentions. Manufacturers will have to provide spare parts and tools at a reasonable price and will be prohibited from using contractual clauses, hardware or software techniques that obstruct repairs. Once the directive is formally approved by Council and published in the EU Official Journal, member states will have 24 months to transpose it into national law.
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