Germany adopts "Right to Repair" law as government aims to curb disposable culture trend.
The German federal cabinet has officially passed a new legislation granting consumers the right to repair defective household appliances, marking a decisive step against rising waste trends and planned obsolescence in daily life products. This legal framework ensures that manufacturers must provide spare parts for at least ten years after an appliance's discontinuation while also mandating clear instructions on how users can fix their own devices or have them repaired by professionals without prohibitive costs.
Key Points
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1The German federal government has introduced a new law aimed at changing how consumers handle defective everyday appliances.
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2Products such as washing machines, refrigerators, and smartphones are expected to be repaired more often than replaced in the future under this legislation.
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The German federal government has initiated a law aimed at fundamentally changing the handling of defective everyday devices, with goals that products like washing machines and refrigerators will be repaired more often than replaced in future.
— [Mar 26, 17:26] Erweitertes Recht auf Reparatur: Regierung wird Wegwerftrend bremsen (Ifun.de)