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- The EU has reached a provisional deal on right-to-repair legislation.
- The legislation will force sellers to offer an additional 12-month guarantee for products repaired under warranty.
- Manufacturers also need to offer spare parts at a reasonable price and can’t block the use of second-hand parts.
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of legislation to strengthen right-to-repair laws back in November. Now, the European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional deal on specific right-to-repair legislation.
One of the most notable provisions outlined by the European Council is that product sellers have to extend the warranty period by an additional 12 months after a product is repaired under warranty. However, the agreement adds that EU member states could prolong this additional warranty period. For what it’s worth, Europe currently offers a two-year guarantee on products.