Article 2VXKW The EU's Right to Repair proposal makes America's look weaksauce

The EU's Right to Repair proposal makes America's look weaksauce

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Cory Doctorow
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Eight US states are trying to pass minimal Right to Repair legislation that would require companies not to actively confound people who wanted to fix their stuff or choose an independent repair center. But in the EU, Europeans' strong preference for "durable, high-quality products that can be repaired and upgraded" has led to a proposal to require goods sold in Europe to be designed for improvement and maintenance, on the lines of the inspiring and enduring Maker's Bill of Rights. (more")

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