EU Advances Right to Repair: New Directive to Mandate Repairable Appliances

In a landmark move toward sustainable consumption, the European Parliament and member states have paved the way for the adoption of a groundbreaking directive, ensuring consumers have the option to purchase appliances designed for repair. On Thursday, the institutions reached a crucial political agreement on the final text of the Right to Repair Directive, aligning with the EU's eco-policy aimed at reducing resource consumption.

This directive, a major step in fostering a circular economy, aims to empower consumers by making access to repair services easier, faster, transparent, and more appealing....