The European Parliament votes to adopt a Right to Repair proposal, adding a requirement to increase warranty periods, and make it a key EU initiative for 2022
The European Union has taken a further step toward implementing Right to Repair laws, with the latest vote backing proposals …
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Discussion
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@anna_cavazzini
Anna Cavazzini
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We demand that software updates for devices are available for a longer time, while at the same time performance isn't diminished. Also, end-users & independent repairers need to have access to spare parts and manuals - while making sure it's not too expensive or too late!
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@anna_cavazzini
Anna Cavazzini
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In the end, we also want businesses & manufacturers to become more innovative, profiting from the green transition: planned obsolescence should be an unfair practice & they should be made more liable! You can find the reso here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/ ...
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@anna_cavazzini
Anna Cavazzini
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Repairing broken & damaged goods instead of throwing them away will save money, energy & resources. This is more needed than ever for a resilient single market. With the R2R we will empower consumers to make informed choices & quit the throwaway society. The 🇪🇺 must deliver!
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@anna_cavazzini
Anna Cavazzini
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What a success! Today, @Europarl_EN voted with a overwhelming majority for @EP_SingleMarket's resolution on the #right2repair. But what exactly do we ask the @EU_Commission to include in their right to repair initiative? A #thread 🧵 https://twitter.com/...
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@bueti
@bueti
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Among all the votes of today's EP voting session the highest level of #unanimity was found for a resolution advocating for the “right to #repair” in the context of the EU's #circular economy policy with 509:03:13.
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@beuc
@beuc
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Great news! Massive majority in the @Europarl_EN on the #right2repair. The resolution calls for an extension of the legal guarantees for certain types of goods & for joint producer-seller liability 👇 https://twitter.com/...
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@anna_cavazzini
Anna Cavazzini
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Consumers need to be able to make good choices & choose longer lasting, repairable products. This is why a repairscore should display all relevant information in an understandable manner. Repairing broken products instead of replacing them must become the norm.🔧