Overview
- Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has circulated a draft law to transpose the EU right-to-repair directive by the 31 July deadline.
- The proposal would require manufacturers to repair products during their usual lifespan and to provide spare parts and tools at reasonable prices.
- The Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband has formally called for a five-day maximum for spare-parts delivery, longer warranty periods tied to product longevity, and a manufacturer-funded repair bonus.
- Consumer advocates also urge the government to push in Brussels for mandatory, clearly visible lifespan labeling on products.
- Industry groups, including Bitkom, warn that stricter national rules beyond EU minimums would create significant additional burdens for retailers.