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25 November 2022

New EU rules for smartphones and tablets: still far from a true Right to repair

Reaction from Right to Repair Europe on the still unpublished new ecodesign rules for smartphones and tablets. A positive step, but far from a real Right to Repair

10 November 2022

A fake Right to Repair – new EU smartphone rules set to overlook main needs for a real repair revolution 

EU national experts are set to rubberstamp faulty ‘right to repair’ rules for smartphones and tablets in a meeting taking place on Thursday in Brussels. 
Right to Repair coalition will stage a protest in front of the building where experts meet.

28 September 2022

Fixers descended on a busy Brussels shopping street to call for longer lasting gadgets

Short-lived electronics are flooding the EU market. These gadgets are costing us money, are harmful for the environment, and yet are still manufactured with built-in death dates.

20 September 2022

New EU rules on smartphones and tablets: have your say!

Before the EU’s new rules on smartphones and tablets are adopted, take a look at Right to Repair’s analysis of the proposals, and have your voice heard!

9 September 2022

The EU Commission’s plan for sustainable design of smartphones & tablets is out! Is it enough?

This regulation has the potential to slow the avalanche of electronic waste that has been caused by hard to repair devices. However, the overall climate ambition of the measures is inconsistent with European climate targets and manufacturers will still be able to put barriers to repairs.

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