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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">And this recent update in German:
<a href="https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/digitec/recht-auf-reparatur-und-waschmaschinen-zur-miete-16666764.html">
https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/digitec/recht-auf-reparatur-und-waschmaschinen-zur-miete-16666764.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Georgiadou, P.Y. (ITC)
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<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:26 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Themaintainers@lists.stevens.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Dear maintainers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">First of all, thanks for the wonderful discussions in this list.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Here an initiative of the EU that brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances:
<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49884827">https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49884827</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="story-bodyintroduction"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Household appliances will become easier to repair thanks to new standards being adopted across the European Union. From 2021, firms
will have to make appliances longer-lasting, and they will have to supply spare parts for machines for up to 10 years. The rules apply to lighting, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges. But campaigners for the "right to repair" say they do not go far
enough as only professionals - not consumers - will be able carry out the repairs. The legislation has been prompted by complaints from consumers across Europe and North America infuriated by machines that break down when they are just out of warranty. Owners
are usually unable to repair the machines themselves - or find anyone else to do it at a decent price - so are forced to buy a replacement.
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<p class="story-bodyintroduction"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Regards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Yola Georgiadou<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:NL"><a href="https://www.itc.nl/resumes/Georgiadou"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://www.itc.nl/resumes/Georgiadou</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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