The European Parliament has officially adopted the Right to Repair Directive. This directive will soon be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will enter into force 20 days after its publication. Member states will then have 24 months to incorporate the directive into national law.

The directive aims to make repairs more appealing to consumers by introducing various measures. Manufacturers will be required to repair products that are technically repairable under EU law, and a voluntary repair form will provide clear information about the repair process. Additionally, a European online platform will help consumers find repair services easily. Moreover, manufacturers will be prohibited from using contractual clauses, software, or hardware to prevent repairs.

The directive primarily targets electrical appliances, requiring manufacturers to repair items that meet the Ecodesign Regulation's standards. The product groups covered under Annex II of the directive include household dishwashers, washing machines and washer-dryers, refrigerating appliances, electronic displays such as monitors and televisions, welding equipment, vacuum cleaners, servers and data storage products, mobile phones, cordless phones, slate tablets, household tumble dryers, and batteries for light vehicles.

This directive is expected to significantly impact producers by increasing competition in the repair and after-sales market. Despite its strengths, the directive has notable omissions. Many products are not covered, although this may change in the future. Furthermore, there is no obligation to repair products within the statutory warranty period to reduce unnecessary waste.