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c/news · by Syo@kbin.social · 2y

New EU law sets to make repair more affordable for selected products, campaigners push for widespread right to repair

https://eeb.org/new-eu-law-sets-to-make-repair-more-affordable-for-selected-products-campaigners-push-for-widespread-right-to-repair/

Right to Repair Europe celebrates that European consumers will get better access to affordable repairs for selected products, but urges for more wide ranging rules.

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Syo@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y

In a leap forward, the new law supports independent repair and improves consumers’ access to affordable repair options, by introducing rules for reasonable prices for original parts as well as banning software practices which prevent independent repair and the use of compatible and reused spare parts.

Yes, good on you EU.