EU Right to Repair Directive Passes; US Lacks Equivalent Federal Law
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The EU has passed a landmark Right to Repair directive (June 2024, 584-3 vote) requiring manufacturers to offer repair services at fair prices, taking effect July 31, 2026. The article, featuring iFixit co-founder Kyle Wiens, contrasts this with the US, which has no equivalent federal law. It argues that manufacturers design products to fail or be difficult to repair, and the EU legislation represents a major shift toward making repair accessible and affordable for consumers.
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bskyEU Right to Repair Directive Passes; US Lacks Equivalent Federal Lawthefirmo.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThis vote will set in motion a wave of new repair-friendly policies.
If something can be fixed, it should be fixed.
Your Phone Was Designed to Stop Working. The EU Just Made That Illegal. The United States Has Not.
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