The new ESPR regulation has the potential to cover nearly all product groups and to tackle environmental impacts from manufacturing to end-of-life. However to which extent it will concretely address reparability, durability, and premature obsolescence is still to be determined in secondary legislation.
This article exposes the unfair reality of spare part prices. To make repair affordable, we need reasonable prices for original parts, clear acceptance for the use of compatible parts (third party, used or 3D-printed) and a solid ban on parts pairing.
The IMCO report improved the EC proposal by introducing provisions to tackle the high cost of repair, by promoting an open repair ecosystem and by banning anti-repair practices. Will the Council keep up with this level of ambition?
Amid the discussions on new EU repair rules and in celebration of International Repair Day we organised a stunt action in front of the European Parliament. Watch the 5-min video summary and sign our letter!
With ongoing discussions on new EU repair rules, legislators have a rare opportunity to make a big difference. Share our 1 minute video and sign our letter campaign to ask your national representatives to vote for truly game-changing legislation!
