The EU’s Right to Repair Directive is now in force, but for many consumers, fixing a broken appliance or smartphone still costs more than buying a new one. #EuXl

Broken toaster? Dead vacuum? Faulty fridge? For most Europeans, the answer is not repair but replacement. And that convenience comes with a large price tag: almost €12 billion a…

Fewer than one in five broken household appliances is repaired in major EU economies, as high costs and hassle push consumers to buy new instead. Repairs still cost European…