According to the latest Open Repair Alliance report, approximately 96% of products have no guaranteed right to repair. With EU Directive 2024/1799 that came into force last July 30, a simple principle was introduced in Europe: broken products should not be replaced, but repaired. The analysis is based on 208,491 repair attempts of electrical and electronic items from 19,986 events. The directive, which must be implemented by member states by 2026, was created to make repairs simpler and more economical but risks remaining just on paper according to the Open Repair Alliance, especially for certain product categories. While manufacturers of … Continue reading 96% of Products Lack Repair Rights: EU Directive Pledges Change by 2026, But Can It Deliver?