Right to Repair in Europe:
The German Perspective!

The European Union is making ambitious strides to encourage a circular economy and hold market players accountable. Here’s a summary of the initiatives, as presented by Germany:

📄 A European Repair Form: Provided free of charge, it ensures clear commitments between manufacturers, repairers, and consumers.
🔧 Repair Obligation: Manufacturers must offer repair solutions, even through local subcontractors.
📚 Easy Access to Repair Information: Ensuring transparent repairability throughout the product’s lifespan.
🌐 European Repair Platform: A tool to connect repairers, sellers of refurbished goods, and participatory initiatives.
💡 Consumer Awareness: Each Member State must promote repair through financial or educational measures.
⚖️ Penalties for Violations: A framework to protect consumer rights against abuses.
✅ A Voluntary European Standard: To ensure high-quality repair services.
🕒 Extension of the Responsibility Period: An additional 12 months to build trust in repaired products.

This summary reflects Germany’s vision to support sustainable consumption and strengthen the right to repair across Europe.