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Updated: Fri 31 Jul 2026 09:16 CET

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The right to repair will come into force in Germany in future. Photo: picture alliance/dpa/dpa-tmn | Zacharie Scheurer

Germany has adopted an EU directive that will make it easier for consumers to have household appliances and some electronic devices like smartphones repaired when they break. Here's what you need to know.