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EconomyCan the EU save consumers €12bn on appliance repairs?

In major EU economies, fewer than one in five broken household appliances is repaired. High costs and the hassle involved drive consumers to buy new products, while repairs still cost European households about €12 billion each year. The question is whether the EU can make repairs easier and cheaper.

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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 07:31Original

Can the EU save consumers €12bn on appliance repairs?
Economy