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Saxony to Relaunch Repair Bonus in November After Funds Cleared

The subsidy covers up to €200 per repair to prolong device lifespans, reducing e‑waste.

Overview

  • The Landtag’s budget and finance committee released climate‑fund money, enabling a November restart with repairs eligible retroactively from October 2.
  • Applications are expected to open online via the Sächsische Aufbaubank around mid‑November.
  • Roughly €4 million is allocated for 2025–2026, with support set at 50% of costs up to €200 per repair and a minimum invoice of €115.
  • Individuals can claim up to two repairs per calendar year, and the recognized amount per repair was raised by €40 to improve program economics.
  • The original scheme paid out about €2.6 million across more than 24,500 approved repairs before funds ran out, and officials say the relaunch aims to cut waste and bolster local repair businesses, with digital applications and potential support for offline users under review.