The European Union is taking another step towards a sustainable era. Manufacturers will be required to extend the warranty on repaired products for an additional 12 months.
Consumers will be able to choose between repair and replacement of defective products, within a minimum warranty period of two years. The 12-month warranty extension is part of a temporary agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to implement the "right to correction" directive approved in March 2023. The agreement still needs official approval, and will enter into force 20 days after its publication.