Right to Repair now!
The European Union is pushing for a more circular economy and creates a right to repair. Here’s a summary of the directive:
📄 A European Repair Form: Provided free of charge, it provides clarity to the services to be provided.
🔧 Repair Obligation: Manufacturers must offer affordable repair solutions throughout the expected product life.
📚 Easy Access to Repair Information: Ensures transparent access to repair information throughout the product’s lifespan.
🌐 European Repair Platform: A European portal to list repairers, sellers of refurbished goods, and participatory initiatives.
💡 Consumer Awareness: Each Member State must promote repair through financial measures.
⚖️ Penalties for Violations: A framework to protect this new consumer right.
✅ A Voluntary European Standard: Ensures high-quality repair services.
🕒 Extension of the Responsibility Period: An additional 12 months warranty to build trust in repaired products.
Right to Repair: Germany
Right to Repair: France
Right to repair: Italy
Right to Repair: Spain
Right to Repair: Poland
Right to Repair: Romania
Right to Repair: Netherlands
Right to Repair: Belgium
Right to Repair: Czech Republic
Right to Repair: Sweden
Right to Repair: Portugal
Right to Repair: Greece
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This is the first study of its kind, despite the breadth of the right to repair and the importance of repair to the circular economy. Not only will it shed light on many questions about European consumers’ attitudes towards repair, it allows us to build a comprehensive model of demand for repair. Our results will be ready by the end of July 2025.
Useful links :
Summary of the directive by the EU
Articles :
The real issue of the Right to Repair
Right to Repair and job creations
Digital Product Passport and Right to Repair