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New EU law requires devices to be repairable - Every phone, television or washing machine you buy in Europe must be easier to repair starting tomorrow. That’s when the European Right to Repair Act takes effect (www.nporadio1.nl)

submitted 3 months ago by inari@piefed.zip to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The products covered by the obligation to repair currently include:

washing machines and washer-dryers
dishwashers
refrigerators
electronic displays
welding equipment
servers and data storage products
mobile phones, cordless phones and tablets
tumble dryers
e-bikes and e-scooters batteries (from 18 February 2027)
local space heaters

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[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 months ago (6 children)

WHY CAN'T WE GET THIS IN AMERICA I FUCKING HATE OUR POLITICIANS

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[–] Frenchgeek@lemmy.ml 11 points 3 months ago

Then make them fear you again.

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[–] LordWiggle@lemmy.world 20 points 3 months ago

We have right to repair, you have freedom of pedophilia when you're a billionaire.

Maybe it's time for a revolution?

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[–] gusgalarnyk@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago (1 child)

You should hate the billionaires who own your politicians instead or as well, as they're the root of the problem.

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[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 months ago

Exactly.

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[–] jjlinux@lemmy.zip 1 point 3 months ago

I'll see your "hate our politicians" and raise you a "hate politicians". Your turn now.

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[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago

The invisible hand of the market will deal with it. Why do you hate america?

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